I wanted to become a professional athlete, but when I was 17 I injured my knee and decided to focus on a more sustainable career. At that time I had two dream jobs, I either wanted to work in diplomatic services of the Czech Republic or work in hospitality and eventually open my own restaurant or hotel.
My parents founded a company that makes hand-made furniture so I have been able to have a first-hand experience about entrepreneurship and business in general every day, since I was 10. My parents do not have any business education, so during the years of building a successful business from scratch, they have made many mistakes but also came up with very interesting ideas which helped them to be successful. As an oldest son, I was the first one who started to actively participate. First as a summer job I cut wood. Then I went with my father to business meetings with suppliers and customers, and lastly during my last years at high school, I became a free of charge consultant. All of the problems the company experienced, low demand, expensive material, lack of employees, made me even more curious – I wanted to know how to react when something like that happens and that is why I am here.
Definitely, as I was quite successful in basketball. I was a captain of my team for several years and I was always learning and studying how to be a good leader. I feel that our programme is focused on “creating” the leaders of tomorrow. Moreover, I loved being a part of a team and working together, relying on each other in order to succeed which again is something that is emphasised in GM studies.
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from La Rochelle, France, where I attended Excelia Business School.
I felt that this programme was a logical option for me as it is a continuation of my previous studies. I have quite an international background and I knew that it is something I would like to build on. I believe that the academic education combined with a real business cases will allow me to broaden my knowledge, and develop crucial skills I will need in my future jobs. Moreover, I think that this programme does not force me to choose some specific field or job, but rather helps me to become a leader, who will be able to adapt to different kinds of jobs and environments around the world. That is very important as I have several career paths which I can choose from.
Currently, I have three different options. I am discussing the possibility of taking over the family business or expanding it abroad. I am also still thinking about a job in hospitality management for some international group, with preference on South American markets. Lastly I am staying open to any new opportunities, whether as an employee or as an entrepreneur.
My dream job would be to run my own business, I have several business ideas so let's see how it goes.
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