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Arvin Esterbadi

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Episode #87

Summary

From e-waste to AI. Arvin Esterabadi shares the story behind building Valyuu, the decision to pivot to B2B, and what it means to step away from your own scale-up. We discuss product–market fit, building trust in second-hand markets, and why he is now working on Velq AI, a platform designed to make the used automotive segment smarter and more efficient for SME businesses.
“The circular economy is one of the most dynamic spaces to build in and yes, there’s real money to be made.” - Arvin Estereabadi, Vectonomous @ReTheAgency

Summary

From e-waste to AI. Arvin Esterabadi shares the story behind building Valyuu, the decision to pivot to B2B, and what it means to step away from your own scale-up. We discuss product–market fit, building trust in second-hand markets, and why he is now working on Velq AI, a platform designed to make the used automotive segment smarter and more efficient for SME businesses.

About

Arvin Esterabadi is a Dutch entrepreneur known for building technology-driven businesses in the circular economy and automotive sectors. After founding and scaling Valyuu, a peer-to-peer marketplace for secondhand electronics, he gained recognition for focusing on transparency and trust in recommerce. Under his leadership, the company grew rapidly and later pivoted toward a B2B infrastructure model for larger retail partners.

Today, Esterabadi is the founder of Velq AI, where he applies agentic AI to the used-car market, helping SMB dealers make smarter, data-driven trading decisions. Combining hands-on marketplace experience with a strong focus on product–market fit, he positions himself at the intersection of circular commerce, automation, and scalable technology.

About

Arvin Esterabadi is a Dutch entrepreneur known for building technology-driven businesses in the circular economy and automotive sectors. After founding and scaling Valyuu, a peer-to-peer marketplace for secondhand electronics, he gained recognition for focusing on transparency and trust in recommerce. Under his leadership, the company grew rapidly and later pivoted toward a B2B infrastructure model for larger retail partners.

Today, Esterabadi is the founder of Velq AI, where he applies agentic AI to the used-car market, helping SMB dealers make smarter, data-driven trading decisions. Combining hands-on marketplace experience with a strong focus on product–market fit, he positions himself at the intersection of circular commerce, automation, and scalable technology.

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Summary

From e-waste to AI. Arvin Esterabadi shares the story behind building Valyuu, the decision to pivot to B2B, and what it means to step away from your own scale-up. We discuss product–market fit, building trust in second-hand markets, and why he is now working on Velq AI, a platform designed to make the used automotive segment smarter and more efficient for SME businesses.