INTERVIEW
In a startup, every day represents a new challenge, and this is the magic
Why did you choose Athens University of Economics and Business?
What are some of the main challenges you faced being the co-founder of a startup?
the world. Before the MBA, I had done a Harvard Business School programme, in which there were almost as many nationalities as there were students. I found this diversity very enriching and mind-opening. It was great to see the world from different angles. In general, I wouldn’t change anything, though, it was an excellent experience.
The fastest way to learn is from others’ experiences, and of course, through education. For me, the best option at the time was the Athens University of Economics and Business. I did my research, and the decision was straightforward. The School is multicultural and endorsed throughout the whole world, it connects education to business, it has professional, innovative education and it attracts forward-looking individuals; the networking is amazing. How did completing your MBA contribute to the setting up of PEOPLE? It contributed, and still contributes, to the structure and helps us execute our plans effectively. We are fans of continuous learning, and we didn’t stop being in contact with education. We create value and increase the speed of progress by bringing together education and business.
I would say that, in a startup, every day represents a new challenge, and this is the magic. We like it. We love it. We’re in continuous movement. We are not afraid to fail and we’re not afraid to dream big. We love taking risks. Taking risks is about knowing what you know and what you don’t know. Ease is a significant threat to progress. What advice would you give to someone thinking about completing their MBA? Do it – but only if you enjoy it. You must be open to people and ideas. I would say customise your learning around what you love doing. If you had to change anything about your MBA experience, what would you change? I don’t have anything in mind. I enjoyed it. Everything was perfect. But if I had to say something, I would say that it would have been great if my class had more students from different regions around
What is next for you in your career journey?
As mentioned, the combination of people and technology can make the impossible possible. You don’t need anything else apart from being a member of a passionate team that loves what it does. I am very lucky as I have never felt that I have a job. I always loved what I’ve done. I love what I do now. I love to be part of PEOPLE’s passionate team. We dream big and we aspire to make a difference. I want to be part of it for the rest of my career and the rest of my life. I will do whatever it takes to maximise our offer to society and the next generations. Today we are focusing on optimising the global freight transport, tomorrow who knows?
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