Creators of Toronto: Building What’s Next with Stan

From self-taught technologist to co-founding one of the most capital-efficient companies in the Creator Economy, Vitalii Dodonov’s journey is rooted in clarity, ownership, and people-first leadership. In this session, he unpacks how a focus on top-1% talent density, disciplined execution, and long-term thinking shaped Stan’s growth, and the teams behind it.

BrainStation Toronto
Tue, Mar 3, 2026
2026-03-03T23:00:00.0000000Z – 2026-03-04T00:30:00.0000000Z

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON How to get here
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Vitalii Dodonov

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Vitalii Dodonov

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Vitalii brings a clear point of view on how companies scale without losing speed or quality. Drawing from his experience building a lean, high-performing team, he shares practical lessons on creating environments where exceptional people can operate at full potential, and why redefining what’s possible starts with the people you choose to build with.

Vitalii Dodonov

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Vitalii is the Co-Founder and CTO of Stan. He led the company from zero to $30M ARR with a 30-person team, making Stan one of the highest-efficiency startups in its category. A self-taught technologist, his leadership is rooted in first-principles thinking, top 1% talent density, and a conviction that most problems are solvable with clarity and disciplined effort. At Stan, he builds the infrastructure that empowers Creator-Entrepreneurs to start and scale sustainable businesses. Originally from Russia and educated in Canada, Vitalii’s unconventional path, including more than 800 skydiving jumps, shapes his visionary yet practical approach to building technology that endures and genuinely supports the people who rely on it.

01
Self Taught Technologist to Entrepreneur

How teaching himself to build systems end-to-end shaped Vitalii’s first-principles mindset, and why long-horizon thinking starts with working backwards from the future you want to create.
02
Building Talent-Dense Teams that Scale

Why small, exceptional teams outperform larger ones, and how focusing on talent density, ownership, and clarity allows teams to move faster, think deeper, and deliver outsized impact.
03
Redefining What’s Possible

Vitalii’s perspective on solving hard problems: slowing down to frame the right question, eliminating unnecessary work, and setting standards that enable teams to execute decisively, and redefine what’s possible over time.

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What's Included

Gourmet Light Refreshments – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
Settle in for easy conversation and good company in a warm, welcoming space. With a thoughtful selection of beer and wine on hand, it’s the perfect backdrop for winding down or catching up.

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How to Get Here

BrainStation Toronto

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON

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Finding Your Way

Located near Front St. West and Spadina Ave. at The Well, right next to the Indigo.
Entering The Building

Look for Quantum Coffee, enter the building, and follow the signs to the elevators.
Once You're Inside

Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Our staff will be there to greet you at the campus reception.