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THE FIRST BUCK PODCAST: The Power of Curiosity: How to Fuel Innovation and Growth with Elona Mortimer-Zhika

Written by Sky's the Limit | Apr 30, 2025 11:32:11 AM

THE FIRST BUCK PODCAST

The Power of Curiosity

In this inspiring episode of The First Buck Podcast, host Nic Cary interviews Elona Mortimer-Zhika, a seasoned executive and the former CEO of Iris Software Group, a multi-billion dollar global software business. Elona shares her incredible journey from a childhood in communist Albania to leading one of the largest software companies in the world.  She emphasizes the importance of education, resilience, and a growth mindset in achieving success. Elona also discusses the power of diversity, building a high-performing culture, and the importance of surrounding yourself with talented people. The episode provides valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone seeking to reach their full potential.

 

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

  • Discover the power of investing in yourself through continuous learning and development.
  • Learn the power of long-term thinking and persistence in achieving independent success.
  • Gain insights on leveraging social media to grow your audience and turn followers into paying customers.
  • Understand the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone to unlock new opportunities.
  • Find out how to create multiple income streams to sustain and grow your business.

 

 

In this episode…

Nic Cary interviews Elona Mortimer-Zhika, and they discuss the lessons learned during her career journey, including:

  • The power of resilience and a growth mindset in overcoming challenges and achieving success.  
  • The importance of education and continuous learning in personal and professional development.
  • The value of surrounding yourself with a strong network of mentors, advisors, and colleagues

 

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 quick-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, please visit www.skysthelimit.org today.

 
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