PROJECTS
by Konstantin Alyshev
coobic
freelance ecosystem
Vladimir State University’s startup accelerator
When major international platforms left the market, freelancers were left scattered across dozens of outdated forums and disconnected services. That’s how the idea of Coobic was born - an ecosystem designed to bring everything needed for remote work into one place (from a freelance exchange and a digital product marketplace to a community network and creative hub).
It has been an incredible entrepreneurial journey and a deep dive into the creator economy and freelance market. We did a tremendous amount of work on the concept, architecture, and UI/UX design. However, at this stage, the project is currently on hold due to a lack of funding.
With deepest respect and gratitude to our project mentor, Natalia Valevskaya.
A true mentor goes beyond guidance - they genuinely care and empower the team. Natalia was deeply involved in our journey, supporting us every step of the way. Right before our crucial investor pitch, she gifted me this custom project t-shirt. Unwavering support, expertise, and belief in our team!
just making my music
since 2016
Music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember, but I never really imagined I'd end up writing and releasing my own songs. Back in 2016, I simply loved singing and wanted to see what I could create. I had no equipment, no experience in music production, and no idea where any of it would lead.
My first songs were recorded on the voice recorder of my Meizu M1 Note. There was no recording software, mixing, mastering, or any real equipment involved. Just my voice, with a synthesizer playing in the background.
I sent those early recordings to my classmate Nazeli, who had occasionally seen me writing poetry during lessons. She was the first person to really encourage me, telling me that other people needed to hear my music.
That same day, I created a page on social media, found an independent music distributor, and managed to get my songs onto streaming platforms. A month later, I released my second album.
One track in particular, Karbolit, became surprisingly popular in my neighbourhood. For a few days, people would actually stop me on the street and start singing it. It was a strange but wonderful feeling, especially considering how casually the whole thing had begun.
I went on to release several more albums, gradually learning more about music production along the way. In 2017, my mother gave me my first studio microphone. In 2018, I started recording with GarageBand, and in 2021, after getting my first MacBook, I taught myself how to use Logic Pro.
My most recent album came out at the end of 2023. I haven't released anything since, but I certainly hope it won't be my last.
Looking back, what I love most about this story is that I never had a proper plan to become a musician. I just wanted to sing, started with what I had, and figured out everything else along the way.