# How a One-Man Consultancy Became a Global Tech Leader

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Podcast: [Uncommon Wealth Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uncommon-wealth-podcast-7762972)
Published: 2025-11-01T01:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jmacwealth/episodes/How-a-One-Man-Consultancy-Became-a-Global-Tech-Leader-e39hgtb
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## Resource

In this episode of Uncommon Wealth, host John McDonough sits down with Ruslan Desyatnikov, Founder & CEO of QA Mentor, a global software testing company with 11 international centers spanning Ukraine, India, Nigeria, the Philippines, and beyond.From launching a one-man consultancy to surviving COVID, navigating the war in Ukraine, and scaling during economic downturns — Ruslan’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.You’ll hear how he:• Grew QA Mentor into a global operation with over 400 employees• Chose people over profit when 60% of clients were lost during the pandemic• Mentors employees not only in software testing but in life, financial discipline, and wellness• Built a business model strong enough to run without him• Uses honesty and culture as core business strategy• Diversifies wealth through real estate, global operations, and long-term planning• Thinks about legacy — for his family, his team, and the next generation of leadersRuslan’s wisdom goes beyond business — it’s a roadmap for protecting what matters most: integrity, health, and people.

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