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! __________ Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast 👇 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKvqCduaXrEHrHazAR?si=92e8b757ef55433b Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-mastery/id1514614289 Website: https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/