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One Man's Casual Side Hustle Became an International Phenomenon — And It's on Track to See $15 Million in Revenue This YearShawn Rubel, CEO of international creative marketplace Vecteezy, wanted to solve a common problem for designers.

ByAmanda Breen•May 24, 2023

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Shawn Rubel, CEO of international creative marketplaceVecteezy, has always considered himself acreativeperson.

Rubel'spassionfor design led him to study visual arts in college, then join a small agency where he worked as a web developer and graphic designer. It was while working there in 2007 that he launched aside hustleto give himself a "creative outlet" and address a common issue facing designers.

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