From Startup to Global Leader: The Epic Story of Flix | Productivity Mastery #221 with Daniel Krauss

🚀 In episode #221, we welcomed the amazing Daniel Krauss, Founder & Chief Organizational Plumber at Flix.

Listen to this episode and learn:

💡 Why is understanding the addressable market critical for a startup’s success?

💡How can speed in decision-making become a startup’s competitive edge?

💡In what ways does leadership evolve as a company scales?

💡How do company values reflect — or fail to reflect — its actual culture?

💡Why is adaptability one of the most vital traits for entrepreneurs?

and many more..

About our guest:

Daniel Krauss is the co-founder, CIO & CHRO at Flix, one of Europe’s most successful mobility tech companies.

From launching a startup to building a global transportation leader, Daniel has been at the forefront of Flix’s remarkable journey. As both a tech and people leader, investor, and advocate for innovation-driven education, he brings a unique perspective on scaling, sustainability, and leading with purpose.

You can find Daniel here:

LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/in/danielmkrauss

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_m_krauss/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:53 The Birth of Flix and Initial Challenges

03:50 Early Days and First Bus Ride

06:49 Vision and Growth Ambitions

08:33 Competitive Edge and Speed of Execution

10:34 Entrepreneurial Culture and Decision-Making

19:11 The Reality of Entrepreneurship

22:13 Leadership Style Evolution

28:46 Hiring and Team Dynamics

34:34 Maintaining Structure and Culture

39:18 Core Values and Non-Negotiables

44:04 Productivity and Time Management

46:52 Marketing Strategies and Brand Building

52:34 Hiring Mindset and Company Culture

57:08 Future Vision for Flix

01:04:18 Final

Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!

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