What's a mistake that you're happy you've made?
I'm happy I chose a highly regulated market, even though it was tough. It taught me a lot about patience, attention to detail, and the importance of doing things right. These lessons have made me better at what I do.
What shift in perspective has allowed you to see things differently?
Taking the pressure off has helped me see things differently. Health takes time, and it's all about people. We're not just moving software; we're dealing with real human lives. This mindset shift has changed how I work.
What book do you recommend the most?
I highly recommend "Rising Strong" by Brené Brown. It's an incredible book about resilience and how to bounce back from failure. Brown's insights on vulnerability, courage, and personal growth have been really inspiring and practical for navigating both personal and professional challenges.
What's an attitude that we should pay more attention to in the workplace?
In the workplace, we should focus more on just being human. Let everyone be themselves and treat each other with kindness. We only have one life, and nobody needs unkindness in it. Being kind and understanding makes a better place for everyone.
When times are tough, who or what is an anchor for you?
When times are tough, my anchor is knowing my own values and the meaning I find in life. Being able to reconnect with what's truly important to me helps me stay grounded and navigate through challenges.
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What do you wish you had known 10 years ago?
I always thought that my life can be balanced between personal, business, health, family, finances and love. In that sense how much energy I put in and get back. But with the years, I learned that life is imbalanced by nature. It's still a goal for me and I believe if all parts are some kind of balanced, this speaks of a highly valuable life, but accepting that there will always be a certain imbalance, helped me a lot.
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.