Maciej Filipkowski

Some of my most valuable lessons on business and entrepreneurial relations were learned during my youth. Back then, I was a bartender at a New York bar and felt a bit like Tom Cruise in the movie Cocktail. I quickly changed colorful drinks for well-tailored suits and distant business trips. For over 20 years, I held high positions in global corporations such as DELL and Samsung and became an expert in implementing innovative solutions in the IT, consumer electronics and entertainment industries. With time, I started to long for some more freedom. My business suites have been replaced by much more comfortable Desigual shirts. I moved from corporate office spaces to a small recording studio. My goal was (and still is) to live according to your script and constantly try new things. I created and host the program Zaprojektuj Swoje Życie, which I can now proudly call a business. In addition to running a podcast, I am also an active business angel, a member of supervisory boards and belong to the YPO Poland Gold association. I don't believe in work-life balance, and I don't plan to retire. Designing my life and business activities around development, new experiences and good people gives me energy and motivation for growth.