Home: Zagreb, Croatia. Age: 36. Birthplace: Guelph, Canada. Profession: Investment research. Organization: Cohres. Title: President / Founder. Alma mater: Brock University.
Current project: Investment research for HNWIs. Recent professional development: The development of investment database Dodires, which is focused on emerging Europe. Latest accomplishment: Cutting weight with keto diet to 78 kg in September. Hobbies: Gym, boxing, spending time with my children, listening to music. Last book read: Slow Productivity, by Cal Newport. Recently viewed and recommended: Industry (HBO).
Personality profile: Passionate, persistent, hard working, responsive, open minded, funny. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Positive. Moral compass: What if? How do you define an ideal business relationship? Respectful and growing. What is your greatest joy? Laughing. What natural talent have you neglected? I stopped playing the guitar after elementary school. How do you relieve stress? Listening to music. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? A positive atmosphere.
What was your favorite college course? Entrepreneurship. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The Godfather. What’s the best advice you received growing up? When you have too much time on your hands, the devil plays with you. What’s the best advice you received in your career? You cannot go back in time to change the problem, so focus on the solution and learn from your mistakes. What is your go-to source of news and information? Bloomberg. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Leaving Canada for Croatia.
Focusing on Saudi Arabia and MENA market.
What change would you like to see in the world? More ability to network. What message do you want to send out into the world? Hard work never hurt anyone.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Mark Strong. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My father. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A police officer. What advice would you give your younger self? Be patient and enjoy the good moments.
Personal mission: Strive to be growing and learning every day. Personal motto: What if? Favorite quote: “Pain can either hurt you or help you to be better.”