The Quest for Success
Welcome! Thanks for joining us on this journey. We are a father and son duo on the quest to find the formula to success, and understand what success means to different people. Our goal is to take a deep dive into people's stories and interview people from a range of backgrounds in this quest for success.
About us:
Jam is an experienced founder with over 18 years of experience. He is passionate about helping businesses overcome their supply-chain challenges and achieve success. He is in his final year of the Harvard OPM program where he is deepening his knowledge and network.
Dylan is a renewable energy engineer turned entrepreneur, currently working on building a community based equipment rental platform. He recently completed the Stanford ignite program, a business and entrepreneurship course where he found his love for the startup hustle.
Together, we are on the quest, the quest for success!
The Quest for Success
Jan Bednar on Building Shipmonk, Bootstrapping Success, and Redefining Happiness
In this inspiring episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jan Bednar, founder of Shipmonk and EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022, shares his entrepreneurial journey from the Czech Republic to becoming a leader in the logistics industry. Jan reflects on his evolving definition of success, the challenges of building a tech-enabled fulfilment company, and the importance of happiness and personal fulfilment in life.
Jan discusses the value of bootstrapping over venture capital, the significance of treating people well, and managing internal pressures to succeed. He also shares insights on incremental improvements in both life and business, the impact of social media on perceptions of success, and his approach to investments post-exit. Jan highlights his involvement with Moonshot, a platform for young entrepreneurs, and reflects on defining a perfect day, the ingredients for success, and the role of mentorship.
This episode is a deep dive into the mindset of a successful entrepreneur who believes that true success is measured by happiness and living a life aligned with personal values.
Connect with Jan Bednar:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janbed/
• Shipmonk Website: www.shipmonk.com
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