Artur Pawelko

I help founders, investors, and business leaders turn vision into reality — not by chasing every opportunity, but by focusing on the ones with the greatest potential for lasting impact.Through Rodak Ventures, I bring strategic clarity, a powerful network, and hands-on solutions to ventures in fintech, wellness, and experiential brands. My work is grounded in clarity, trust, and results that endure.

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"Artur is a great complement to our company. We have shown amazing growth with his experience and ingenuity."- Kamil Czubacki, President Aumbio Wellness Centers

"Artur’s ability to think outside the box and his passion for adding value to others is something special. Having his creative and financial ideas at the table have been very helpful to our business. I encourage others to connect with him and watch the magic happen!”- Kris Mathis, CEO Raise A Glass Tours

"Artur has been an invaluable asset to our team at Sidepocket over the past three years. His creativity, strategic clarity, and dependable leadership allowed us to launch our platform and move through complexity with confidence.He’s transparent, consistent, and brings both urgency and empathy to the table. From managing key relationships to building clear structures, Artur is the kind of partner who strengthens the system — and the people inside it.I can’t recommend him highly enough."- Joseph Guadarrama, COO Sidepocket Inc.

"Every entrepreneur with a commitment to succeed would benefit from his articulate, tactical, and personalized development strategy. Even if, you need a jumping off point or a long-term partner — Artur Pawelko will give you a fresh perspective on your mission. "- Mike Zima, CMO ZimaMedia

"Artur leverages his relationships and experience to get results and create win/win situations for his business partners and clients. He brings energy and enthusiasm to every opportunity. We recently acquired a client that will do 1M+ in revenue annually for the foreseeable future because of Artur's dogged persistence. I highly recommend working with Artur who is dedicated to, and passionate about, helping businesses grow and meet their goals. "- Lucas Payne, CEO Force Energy Group

"Artur is a change agent. Anyone serious about taking their business to the next level should strongly consider working with him."- Tom DuFore, CEO Big Sky Franchise Team

"Artur is a dynamic and forward-thinking business development leader whose strategic mindset and entrepreneurial energy consistently drive results. Regardless of where he's at, he’s played a pivotal role in shaping partnerships and expanding market reach, blending financial acumen with a deep understanding of emerging technologies.What sets Artur apart is his ability to connect vision with execution. Whether he's advising startups, leading investor relations, or hosting insightful conversations on his Investing Podcast, he brings clarity, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for innovation. His background and entrepreneurship adds a solid foundation to his versatile skill set.Artur is not only a connector of ideas and people—he’s a catalyst for growth. Any team would benefit from his leadership, creativity, and relentless drive."- Josh Kincaid, Director, FP&A RoboAdvisorHero

"Artur and I committed to results in 90 days. Two and a half months later we closed a $250,000 deal, and a steady pipeline built up ahead...working with him was best investment I've made in my business."- Thomas Echezabal, CEO 4AM Miami

"Artur has an unwavering spirit that is evident in everything he does. He consistently brings a refreshing perspective to each project, injecting it with his creative ideas and showcasing his remarkable talent for identifying connections and patterns that others may overlook. What truly sets him apart is his genuine ability to uplift people, inspiring them to reach their full potential. His infectious energy and down-to-earth mindset foster a sense of unity within teams, propelling them towards collective greatness.”- Davy Kusta, CEO The Norstar Group

"I've doubled my pipeline revenue from last year after working with Artur - who understands my business, and helped me achieve material growth in production."- Steve Solomon, CEO American Cyber

"Artur is a powerful professional connector, consistently connecting the dots between great companies and individuals to provide value and facilitate good business. He truly cares about those in his network and strives to be a valuable resource to those where and when he can. I highly recommend working with Artur.”- Adam Citron, CEO The Strategic Conduit

“I’ve found Artur Pawelko to be consistently, emotionally invested into whatever projects he is involved with. His ability to execute projects is an inspiration to me. I like that he is a man of his word”- Cary Miller, Vice President, Food Industry News | “Chicagoland’s Print and Digital Food Business Trade Magazine Since 1982”

"I've worked with Artur [since 2017] and Artur has proven to be an asset to any team or organization. He's trustworthy and brings positive energy, diligence, and knows how to solve challenging problems. Artur always has his hand on the pulse of clients and companies, and always knows what the right thing to do is. Of all investor relations professionals I've worked with in my career, Artur is a natural and has risen to the top of my list very quickly. If you're an entrepreneur raising capital, reach out to Artur and you won't regret it. "- Daniel Idzkowski, Managing Partner American Pillar IR

"Artur is a highly driven and motivated business leader. He has demonstrated his commitment to help expand his clients’ businesses."- Chance Pon, Business Development, Kuehne+Nagel

"He does an excellent job of networking and seeing the deal through to fruition. Most importantly, he operates with transparency and integrity. I look forward to more opportunities for us together."- Mike Lucia, CEO MiaCanna