What do you wish you had known 10 years ago?
I wish I'd understood that a product doesn't need to be perfect; it needs to be simple, user-friendly, and most importantly, you have to sell it.
What motivated you to become an entrepreneur / leader?
During my university days, I developed a recipe app that gained some downloads on the app store. The real turning point was seeing people use my app on the subway; realizing how my work could simplify everyday life was incredibly inspiring and pushed me to build meaningful software solutions.
What's your secret sauce for building a great team?
The key to building a great team is to love what you do and to trust your team members. This passion and trust not only motivate but also empower everyone to contribute their best, creating a strong unit.
What should leaders understand about their own role and responsibility?
Leaders should understand that their role isn't to do everything themselves. It's crucial to inspire and motivate the team while also placing trust in them to execute their responsibilities. This approach not only enhances productivity but also creates a positive and empowering work environment.
What do you do to maintain balance in your life?
To maintain balance in my life, I ensure that my team can operate independently for periods of time. This approach allows me the freedom to spend extended time with my family. Ensuring autonomy at work not only encourages responsibility among team members but also supports my personal life balance.
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What's a question you like asking — yourself or others?
I like asking, "What can I learn from this experience?" This question helps me reflect on challenges and successes, fostering continuous improvement and a mindset of growth and learning.
What’s an important guiding principle that informs the way you build and run your business?
“Lead by ideas, not by hierarchy.” The “position” of a person has nothing to do with the ability to contribute great ideas to improve the company. You should always strive for a company culture where everybody can talk to everybody.
What shift in perspective has allowed you to see things differently?
Understanding that you cannot control the decisions other people make, you can only influence and inform them. Not every deal or decision will go your way and this mindset helps avoid self-loathing, anger, and depression.
What was a pivotal moment where your business made a big leap forward?
Understanding the 80/20 principle or even 64/4 and that it's a law of nature applicable everywhere. It's one of the biggest levers for doing more with less or in less time. (E.g. 20% of the streets in the world handle 80% of the traffic.)