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title: "5 Hard-Won Lessons From Building a $3.6B Company in an Industry That Had No Rules and No Playbook"
description: "Here are some lessons to consider for those starting their own journey in an industry that has more challenges than standards."
author: "Vytautas Savickas"
section: vetrepreneurs
published: 2026-10-06T13:34:38.925321+00:00
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publisher: "Valor & Ventures Media"
source: "Entrepreneur"
source_url: https://www.entrepreneur.com/building-a-business/5-hard-won-lessons-from-building-a-3-6b-company-in-an-industry-that-had-no-rules-and-no-playbook
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# 5 Hard-Won Lessons From Building a $3.6B Company in an Industry That Had No Rules and No Playbook

*Here are some lessons to consider for those starting their own journey in an industry that has more challenges than standards.*

## Article

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Vytautas Savickas · Entrepreneur · Photo: jacoblund | Getty Images

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Originally published by Entrepreneur: https://www.entrepreneur.com/building-a-business/5-hard-won-lessons-from-building-a-3-6b-company-in-an-industry-that-had-no-rules-and-no-playbook