I once started my own business too...
Celebrate the small things before you experience the big ones
I once started my own business. I made and sold sensors that counted how many people entered a room. I did this alongside my regular job, and for a while it went quite well. Now I still do a little bit of it now and then, but not much anymore. It taught me a lot about entrepreneurship and made me realise how important the small steps are on the road to big success.
The most important thing for me is to help people. If I succeed in that, I have achieved my goal. If I become rich without doing something I enjoy, it's not really worth it. So I set myself the goal of always continuing to do what brings me satisfaction, no matter what happens.
The role model function of parents
Many people have influenced me throughout my life. My parents, of course, but also my grandfather and teachers from the past. When I think about it, it's funny to consider all the things you consciously and unconsciously pick up from your parents.
For example, I really looked up to my father when I was younger. He worked in a chemical laboratory. In my eyes, he was a scientist. Naturally, I was very impressed by that. When I was allowed to accompany him to work one day, I decided that I would become a scientist myself. I told everyone that I wanted to be a rocket scientist. Of course, I'm doing something completely different now, but I still think back to how I stood next to my father as a little boy. His enthusiasm in explaining his scientific ideas still fills me with joy today.
At the same time, I also inherited a lot from my mother's side. She is a fashion designer and has had her own boutique for years. I think I got my creative spirit from her. The way of thinking that ensures you always find new solutions. My mother is a real go-getter. She can keep working on something all day long. I still find that impressive.
Ioannis Athanasiadis
Year of birth: 1994
Profession:
- Machine Perception & AI Engineer
- Software Engineer Siemens
Residence: Rotterdam
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