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April 30, 2025 43 mins

In this episode of the First Buck podcast, host Nick Cary sits down with Elona Mortimer-Zhika, a dynamic leader and esteemed former CEO of Iris Software Group. Elona shares her inspiring journey from her early days in communist Albania to leading one of the largest global software businesses. Through candid reflections, she emphasizes the importance of curiosity, investing in education, and surrounding oneself with talented teams for personal and professional success. She provides invaluable insights into leadership, cultural transformation, and the power of resilience.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • Discover how education and curiosity can be the keys to unlocking personal and professional success.
  • Learn about the impact of diverse, high-performing teams in fostering a thriving work environment.
  • Gain insights on the significance of resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges.
  • Understand the strategies behind transforming corporate culture into one that champions diversity and wellness.
  • Find out how to leverage opportunities and build strong leadership skills to drive business growth.

In this episode...

Nick Cary interviews Elona Mortimer-Zhika and they delve into the valuable lessons from her career, which include:

• The crucial role of education and curiosity in personal and professional development.

• The importance of building a diverse, high-performance team to achieve business success.

• The art of navigating growth and transformation in a global business landscape.

Sponsor for this episode...

This episode is brought to you by Sky’s The Limit, one of the largest nonprofit programs for underrepresented young adult entrepreneurs in the US. Sky’s The Limit is a rapidly growing digital platform that connects entrepreneurs with their peers, volunteer business mentors, training resources, and funding.

Our goal is to develop the social capital that founders need to chase their business dreams.

To learn more, visit https://www.skysthelimit.org.

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