Breakthrough Moments

In this episode of the Breakthrough Moments podcast, I’m joined by Othman Boukrami, the Chief Investment Officer and Deputy CEO of TCX, a fund dedicated to enabling sustainable lending in developing countries. Othman shares his journey from Citigroup to the African Development Bank and ultimately to TCX, where he helps alleviate poverty by addressing the challenges of dollar-denominated debt. We d...

In this episode of the Breakthrough Moments podcast, I'm joined by Katalin Varga, who shares her incredible journey from law to business. After completing my law degree and working in academia, I transitioned to the family business during the 2008-2010 financial crisis, where all hands were needed on deck. I talk about how my father established our company in 1991, originally focusing on various i...

In this episode of Breakthrough Moments, I sit down with Asli to talk about her journey from working in large corporate companies like Siemens to embracing intrapreneurship and advising startups. We dive into how she navigated corporate disappointment, found inspiration in the startup world, and built an entrepreneurial mindset within a big organization. We also explore the transformative power of...

In this episode of Breakthrough Moments, I sit down with Szymon Paroszkiewicz, a seasoned entrepreneur in the digital marketing space. We dive into his journey—how he built GreenParrot, the first Polish social media agency, and later expanded into a full-service digital agency. Szymon shares how he bootstrapped his business with zero capital, the challenges of scaling, and why long-term thinking i...

In this episode of Breakthrough Moments, I sit down with Wojciech Falowski, a pioneering engineer and founder of Ecol-unicon, who has spent over three decades advancing sustainable practices in Poland. We dive into his journey from launching a company during Poland’s transition from socialism to capitalism to becoming a key player in environmental protection. Wojciech shares how his company has ev...

In this episode of Breakthrough Moments, I sit down with Rich Barrett to explore his entrepreneurial journey. Rich has built and sold multiple businesses in the technology and logistics space, including Parcel Monkey. We dive into the ups and downs of scaling a company, the challenges of international expansion, and the lessons learned from setbacks—like a key supplier going bust and a warehouse b...

In this episode of Breakthrough Moments, I sit down with David Liddle, a pioneer in conflict resolution, to explore his journey from working in race relations to reshaping how organizations handle conflict. We dive into how he founded the TCM Group, what sparked his shift from individual mediation to institutional change, and why leadership plays a critical role in workplace culture. David shares...

In this episode, I sit down with Neil Cunningham, CEO of Civic Group, to explore his journey from an electrician to leading a company in intelligent transportation systems. We dive into how Civic Group started, the challenges of breaking into a complex industry, and the role of innovation in staying ahead. Neil shares his experience in building a strong team, fostering a culture of trust, and expa...

In this episode of the Breakthrough Moments podcast, I sit down with Aman Rawat from Fastlane Devs to dive into how they are making AI tangible for businesses. Aman shares his journey from civil engineering to AI, how Fastlane Devs is helping retail and manufacturing companies streamline processes, and the launch of their AI tool, MyPAL. We talk about overcoming skepticism in AI adoption, the role...

In this episode of the Breakthrough Moment podcast, I sit down with Pero Mićić, a pioneering entrepreneur and founder of the first private foresight company in the German-speaking world. Pero shares his fascinating journey, from being inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of his peers to building a career focused on helping companies become more future-proof. We talk about his early days of self-...

In this episode of the Breakthrough Moments podcast, I sit down with Anestis Anastasiou, a man with a truly multifaceted career bridging academia and the world of HR consulting. Anestis shares his journey of running an HR consultancy in Greece, focusing on the hospitality and tourism sector, while also being deeply rooted in academia as a teacher. We dive into how his dual roles have shaped his pe...

In this episode, I sit down with Nadav Sagir to dive into the fascinating world of augmented reality and how it’s shaping industries in ways most of us wouldn’t expect. Nadav has been working on AR technology for over a decade, with a unique focus on cultural heritage projects in Slovenia. We talk about everything from what makes AR different from VR to how these technologies are being used in mus...

In this episode, I sit down with Lili Rodić, a true pioneer in the world of web development who started her journey back in 1996—when the internet was just beginning to take shape. We dive into how she saw HTML as “just another language,” her early days introducing Croatian businesses to the internet, and the incredible ride it’s been since. Lili shares her insights on balancing art and tech, her...

In this episode of the Breakthrough Moments podcast, I sit down with Leroy Lawrence, the founder of Pigee—a B2B supply chain app that's using AI to bridge the gap between merchants and customers. Leroy’s journey started with a simple frustration as a frequent traveler—why is it so hard to buy unique products abroad and trust they'll make it home? That frustration turned into a global business, and...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Geert-Jan Van Bussel, someone who’s been shaping the world of archiving and data management for over 30 years. We dive into his fascinating journey from traditional paper archives to modern digital practices—and trust me, the shift is bigger than you think. Geert-Jan talks about the challenges of combining business processes with data manage...

In this episode of the Breakthrough Moments Podcast, I sit down with Per Antonio Gallo, an experienced entrepreneur with a fascinating story. From being let go as a marketing director to building his own consultancy, Pierantonio shares how he turned a tough situation into a second chance at life—and business. We dive deep into his ‘Go Abroad’ strategy, a structured approach for small and medium-si...

In this episode of the Breakthrough Moments podcast, I sit down with Ingo Kamps, the founder and one of the CEOs of Munich Online Rebels. We dive into his incredible journey through affiliate marketing, starting all the way back in 2001. Ingo shares what it was like being part of the "Wild West" days of affiliate marketing, how he built his career out of necessity during the dot-com crisis, and ho...

In this episode of the Breakthrough Moments podcast, I sit down with Lukas Bialonoga, who has one of the most fascinating stories I’ve come across. Lukas started out as a graphic designer in Scotland, built a successful software house back in his home country of Poland, and has been diving into e-commerce and AI ventures ever since. We talk about his journey—how he took a leap to work abroad, what...

In this episode of Breakthrough Moments, I sit down with Jamie Sargent, a creative powerhouse and the founder of Crowd, a global marketing agency with offices spanning the UK, Dubai, China, and beyond. Jamie’s journey is nothing short of remarkable—starting as a graffiti artist, he climbed the ranks of the creative world, even working with Disney before launching his own agency. We dive into some...

In this episode of the Breakthrough Moments Podcast, we’re joined by Jacobus Groot, an entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience building businesses across industries and continents. Jacobus shares his journey from telecommunications to entrepreneurship, unpacking key lessons from his career—including the importance of core values, scaling strategies he honed at MIT, and the challenges of navi...

This week, I’m joined by Dr. Anouar El Haji, a former academic-turned-pricing powerhouse who's redefining how companies think about pricing strategy. We’re talking behavioral economics, why most businesses are flying blind on pricing, and how his “skin in the game” approach uncovers what customers are really willing to pay. Anouar breaks down the key differences between B2C and B2B pricing, reveal...

In this episode of the Breakthrough Moments podcast, I sit down with Inga Stasiulionyte — a former Olympic javelin thrower turned performance and leadership coach. Her journey from chasing Olympic glory to helping executives push past their limits is nothing short of extraordinary. We explore Inga’s transition from sports to business and how the same mindset that drives success on the field can be...

Ever wondered how an "accidental" career move can turn into a multi-million dollar business? In this episode, I sit down with the one and only Kasper Refskou Jensen – a Danish entrepreneur who went from rethinking outdated telco systems to building one of the most innovative e-commerce platforms in the game, Hello Retail. We talk about it all – from the wild early days of 'winging it' with no mone...

In this episode of the Breakthrough Moments Podcast I sit down with Boudy De Geer to uncover his journey from developer to solopreneur We talk about his rise through 18-hour workdays the hard lessons from a failed NFT project and how he bounced back stronger than everBoudy opens up about the struggles of delegation the emotional toll of failure and the challenge of marketing as a solo founder He a...

What does it take to turn a teenage hobby into a global gaming empire? In this episode of the Breakthrough Moments Podcast, I sit down with Vlade Rannik, co-founder and CEO of CM Games, to unpack his incredible journey from building Counter-Strike maps as a kid to leading one of the most innovative VR gaming studios in the world. We dive into the wild world of mobile gaming, the big "aha" moment t...