Edvin Dapcevic is a media executive, immigrant, and sales leader currently heading the Media & Entertainment sales organization at Discord. Previously, he helped build TikTok’s advertising business from the ground up, driving over a billion dollars in revenue while partnering with some of the world’s most iconic entertainment brands. A DACA recipient born in war-torn Yugoslavia, Edvin’s story is one of resilience, identity, and defying the odds. In this conversation, he shares what it means to “make it” in America, his rise through the tech and media industry, and the mindset that helped him overcome adversity.

Today on the show we discuss: how TikTok became one of the biggest entertainment platform in the world and what made it so successful, the truth about the TikTok ban and why Edvin believes the app is here to stay, the impact of social media on mental health and attention spans, Edvin’s inspiring story of coming to the US as a “dreamer” and what life is like for him, how he transformed the pain from his childhood into personal growth and much more.

Connect with Edvin:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edap

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e.dap/?hl=en

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