I got rejected from art school. Now I help startups get funded through design. Here’s my storyI got rejected from art school. Now I help startups get funded through design. Here’s my story
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I got rejected from art school. Now I help startups get funded through design. Here’s my story ↓
I started drawing in 4th grade - just a kid who loved creating.
When I applied to art school, it didn’t work out. But instead of stopping, I doubled down.
In high school, things started to take shape: - Traveling with the school theater - Designing posters - Getting my first real taste of creative work
At the same time, I made an unusual decision - I enrolled in a second school to study programming.
My schedule looked like this: Monday - Friday → School Saturday - Sunday → Programming
And somehow… that still wasn’t enough.
So I added a third path: SoftUni Creative - where I studied digital design.
That’s when everything clicked. I wasn’t just someone who liked design. I could actually build things - and think beyond visuals.
Fast forward to today: - 6+ years freelancing - Founded Quickbeam 6 months ago
Now I help startups go from Idea → Brand → Website → MVP. I don’t just design interfaces. I design products that help founders move faster, stand out, and get funded.
My process is simple: ✏️ Sketch first ⚡ Build fast 🚀 Launch
If you're an early-stage founder and want to bring your idea to life Let’s connect.
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