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

By Amanda Breen • May 24, 2023

Shawn Rubel, CEO of international creative marketplace Vecteezy, has always considered himself a creative person.

Rubel's passion for 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 a side hustle to give himself a "creative outlet" and address a common issue facing designers.

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