The Quest for Success

Jan Bednar on Building Shipmonk, Bootstrapping Success, and Redefining Happiness

Dylan Pathirana and Jamitha Pathirana Season 1 Episode 40

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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