In this episode of the podcast, Lubo Smid shares his story of how he grew STRV into a successful and reputable tech company that specializes in software design & engineering. He talks about the importance of reputation, having a strong, positive mindset and embracing an 'A+' team mentality to help differentiate them from the competition in an industry with so much competition. He also discusses the value of referrals in helping their business to scale, how delivering an extraordinary product or providing great service is essential for marketing, and how to leverage conferences to spread the word about their brand. With his inspiring journey from the Czech Republic to his present successes, Lubo emphasizes the three pillars of leadership: putting the right people in the right positions, setting a clear vision and strategy, and being a cheerleader for the team. Additionally, he shares his passion for learning through books and podcasts as well as STRV's hiring process which has evolved as the company grew. With Lubo's inspiring story, it is sure to be an episode full of valuable lessons!