The Black Belt in Leadership The Art of Focus and Leading Through Setbacks with Glenn Mathijssen
In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, Aslak sits down with Glenn Mathijssen, CEO and co-founder of Alberts, the world’s first smoothie-making food robotics company. From building a wooden prototype to scaling operations across six countries, Glenn shares how he’s blended vision, discipline, and patience to lead through the toughest rounds of entrepreneurship. This conversation explores how martial arts principles, like focus, resilience, and adaptability, can guide leaders through setbacks, pivots, and high-pressure moments. Whether you're building hardware, leading a team, or facing your own round of challenges.
Glenn Mathijssen is the CEO and co-founder of Alberts, the world’s first smoothie-making food robotics company. With a PhD in robotics and a deep passion for turning ideas into real-world impact, Glenn has led Alberts from a wooden prototype to commercial operations across six countries. His journey blends engineering precision, entrepreneurial grit, and a relentless focus on creating healthier, smarter food solutions.
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