Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jerry Tsagamilis. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Jerry, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?
Being a passionate skateboarder since 12 years old, I wanted to create the first social media for skaters. The demand was clearly high as you could see skaters from all different levels posting on existing social media platforms.
The first social media by and for skaters — SkateYou helps skaters share spots, tricks, win prizes, and build community.
A second home for skaters, adapted to their needs, where they can share the same values wherever they are.
SkateYou hosts skaters from all rankings and all over the world. From beginners to Professional Skateboarders, we all in this together.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
SkateYou takes everything skaters have been posting on social media for years – spots, tricks, videos, photos – and gives them a home all under one roof. Integrating GPS technology, it has amassed a database of 30,000 skateboarding locations – mostly contributed by skaters themselves.
Skaters create their own profiles, and they can share high-quality videos, discover skate spots all over the world; win cash, products, and recognition from top skate brands by entering their tricks in the regular competitions held through the app.
SkateYou App is free of charge for skaters across the globe. The SkateYou Brand offers a variety of limited skateboarding & lifestyle products at skateyou.com
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Passion, commitment, patience. Find what you love, set goals – work hard for them and just like skateboarding don’t quit on your first fail attempt. “The only thing ever achieved in life without effort is failure.”
To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
They bought me my first skateboard!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.skateyou.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skate_you/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkateYouApp/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/_SkateYou_
Image Credits
Main Photo by Ryan Allan Phone Booth #1 by Ryan Allan Phone Booth #2 by Ryan Allan City Walk by Ryan Allan BnW Skate Shot by DieYoung Magazine BnW Newspaper by DieYoung Magazine
