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# There are People Who Work and Those Who Think with Bogdan Iordache
- URL: https://www.therecursive.com/there-are-people-who-work-and-those-who-think-with-bogdan-iordache-therecursivepodcast-e105/
- Published: 2024-10-17T15:17:41.000Z
- Updated: 2024-10-17T15:24:19.000Z
- Author: The Recursive
- Tags: Podcast, Bucharest, Romania, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-03-17 10:10

What was it like to study **AI back in 2003**, and how does it pay off today? In this episode of The Recursive Podcast, **Bogdan Iordache shares his journey from becoming a CTO at just 21 years old** to his evolution as a successful investor. Bogdan is a prominent person not only in Romania’s startup ecosystem, but in CEE.

Over the years, he has worn many hats—founder, advisor, event organizer—and today, he plays a leading role as an investor. Just a year ago, he announced **the first close of Underline Ventures with $20M in funding**.

Bogdan is also the founder of How to Web, one of the region’s most prominent tech conferences.

[In his conversation with Irina Obushtarova](https://www.therecursive.com/tag/podcasts/), he discusses:

– Why he didn’t enjoy being a founder, but loves being an investor

– Passing the reins of How to Web to Alex Agatinei and Monica Zara

– Underline VC’s approach to identifying excellent founders

[**Tune in to the episode!**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nj2n3dJH4I&ref=therecursive.com)