Meet Sergey Shendrik | Tech Enrepreneur, Musician

We had the good fortune of connecting with Sergey Shendrik and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sergey, career-wise, where do you want to be in the end?
What’s the end goal? Where do you want to be professionally by the end of your career?

I’m afraid that most of us don’t even realize how conventional our goals have become — earn as much money as possible, wear expensive clothes, buy one or two oceanfront homes, fly private or at least business class, sell a company, write a book about success, then start another company… and repeat this cycle until the end of life.

At one point, that’s exactly what I aspired to. But with time came the realization that this path often leads to loneliness and depression. That’s how I see it now. People rush. They strive. They chase something.
But in doing so, many forget what it truly means to live — to follow not a societal ideal, but the quiet voice of their own heart.

Only those who can hear that voice and are brave enough to follow it can truly create something meaningful.
As for me, I see myself as a musician and entrepreneur for the rest of my life. Music allows me to share my life experiences with others, to feel with them, to connect. Entrepreneurship, on the other hand, is just a tool — a means to earn — but it doesn’t hold deep value for me in itself.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My path has been anything but linear. I studied music and always dreamed of being a composer, but life took me into entrepreneurship for many years. Building a business taught me discipline, resilience, and the value of structure — lessons I now bring into my creative process. Returning to music wasn’t easy, but it felt like coming home. What sets my work apart is the fusion of emotional intuition and methodical thinking — a balance shaped by both my artistic roots and entrepreneurial experience. I want the world to see that it’s never too late to return to your true calling.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If a close friend were visiting, I’d start the week with a morning at Malibu’s El Matador Beach — peaceful, cinematic, and perfect for inspiration. We’d spend an afternoon at The Getty, not just for the art, but for the stillness and views. Evenings would include a quiet piano bar in Silver Lake or jazz at Sam First by LAX. For food — Gjusta in Venice, a gem for creatives, and Bestia for something unforgettable. On the weekend, we’d escape to Topanga Canyon for a reset in nature. L.A. is about contrast — chaos and calm, and I’d want to show both.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I’d like to give a shoutout to artists like Olafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm, and Ryuichi Sakamotoo – their ability to blend emotion wiith minimalism has been a huge inspiration in my own musical journey. Their woork reminded me that music doesn’t have to shout to be powerful.

Website: https://shendrik.io/

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