What's a question you like asking — yourself or others?
I often ask, "How can we make this better?" Early on, I learned the value of continuous improvement and hard work. This question drives our team at Aivy to push boundaries and innovate, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed our goals, providing the best possible solutions for our users.
What should leaders understand about their own role and responsibility?
Leaders play a crucial role in shaping company culture and ensuring a transparent, inclusive environment. At Aivy, we lead by example, emphasizing the importance of diversity and the ethical responsibility of creating fair hiring practices that benefit both employers and candidates.
What do you wish you had known 10 years ago?
I wish I had known the importance of resilience and adaptability in both personal and professional life. Understanding this earlier would have helped me navigate challenges more effectively and seize opportunities for growth with greater confidence.
What motivated you to become an entrepreneur?
Growing up in a working-class family instilled in me a strong work ethic and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by everyday people. This background motivated me to create Aivy, aiming to provide fair and equal opportunities in career development and recruitment, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, has the chance to succeed based on their true potential.
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What's the biggest insight you learned in recent years?
It’s always a good idea to be connected to your product – even if you have to deal with high-level topics, always remember the things you offer.
What personal habit helped you accelerate your personal growth?
In one of the hardest times of my life so far, I started journaling for 1-2h on Sundays. Not digital, but with paper and pen. Always answering the same questions related to self, social life and work. This brutally honest and regular reflection once a week helped me identify problems early and iterate fast.
When times are tough, who or what is an anchor for you?
My co-founders are my anchor in work-related topics. Having an environment where failure is welcomed with a helping hand and where weakness is valued as openness, once you are down those people will drag you up.
What's a mistake that you're happy you've made?
When I was 16 (way before the internet) I founded a travel-partner agency to connect people from different backgrounds seeking travel companions. After a year, I had to close the agency due to a lack of customers and the confusion some callers had regarding the nature of the “service.” Despite this setback, I gained invaluable insights into sales, communication and people’s needs, solidifying my desire to run a business that helps people.