Rauf (Ukraine, Odesa)
Hi! I'm Rauf. I got into IT when I was 13. I launched my first game on the App Store at 14.
From 16 to 19, I worked at two tech companies. But deep down, I always knew — I wanted to build something of my own. At 19, I started a small outsourcing business to take on client projects.
Over time, I realized I was more passionate about outstaffing — finding and building strong development teams for specific tasks. That’s how metlnt.com was born — a service for hiring developers from Ukraine.
But alongside all that, I always had one dream — to create products. Apps, tools, games. Especially for iOS.
Recently, I launched my first product — bimmerlight.com. It’s an app that lets you control your BMW headlights from your iPhone. Yes, it actually works :)
I shared more about it in a Medium article
If you'd like to connect — let’s chat on LinkedIn. I'd love to meet you!
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Hey Rauf, your story’s super inspiring, love how early you got into tech and kept building along the way. Bimmerlight sounds wild (in a good way), remote headlight control via iPhone is such a niche but clever use case. As a first-time founder currently navigating product-building, I’m curious, how did you decide when your app was “ready” to launch? Any lessons around shipping or getting your first users that really stuck with you? Would also love to connect and chat more privately if you're open to it!