From Immigrant To TikTok Executive: The Untold Comeback Story Of Edvin Dapcevic

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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 ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov