In this episode of Becoming Work Optional, Matt and Rachael interview Aleksandr Volodarsky, CEO of Lemon.io. They discuss his journey growing up in the Soviet Union to building a successful tech company. The conversation highlights the importance of focusing on profitability, inspired by the book "Profit First," and how this approach has stabilized his business. Additionally, Volodarsky shares insights on entrepreneurship, personal finance, and the challenges of building in public.

Key Points Discussed:

1. Work optional status and pursuing passion projects over traditional retirement.
2. CEO of Lemon.io, building a profitable company.
3. Prioritizing profit before expenses for s ...