Kristýna Vozková - Courage and Skillful Hands Keys to Success for the Company Owner and Her Employee
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WOMAN
Courage
and Skillful
Hands
Keys to Success for
the Company Owner
and Her Employees
Kristýna Vozková, the owner of KOVOMET TRADE s.r.o., le the world of markeng and
commerce to lead a manufacturing company. In this interview, she shares her journey into
entrepreneurship in a tradionally male-dominated eld, the challenges she faced, and her
leadership philosophy.
You are the owner of a manufacturing company
specialising in assembly, soldering, and other
services for the electronics and automotive
industries. What led you to enter this
predominantly "male" field? What was your path
to the position you hold today?
My path to entrepreneurship was not planned at all.
I always envisioned myself in media, where I enjoyed
writing and communicating. However, when my
stepfather’s company was shutting down, it made
sense for me to take the helm and preserve at least
a part of it. I reached out to business partners with
a collaboration offer, and surprisingly, they agreed.
The next day, I established the company and
jumped in headfirst. I had no economic education
or experience managing large teams. It was pretty
chaotic, to be honest. Fortunately, I had a team
of skilled and capable people around me, and over
the years, we worked our way up through trial and
error to where we are today.
Manufacturing and company management are two
very different fields. What motivated you during
those first years? How did you overcome
the challenges in this industry?
My primary motivation comes from the fact that
it's "my company." It's a passion for me. Over time,
I realised that business is not just about finances but,
above all, about relationships. Whether it’s customers
or employees, it's essential to deal with everyone
fairly and respectfully. Strong relationships are
the foundation of a stable company, and I’ve been
fortunate to be surrounded by great people.
Do you feel that being a woman has been
a disadvantage, or have you felt that it has helped
you in some situations?
In the beginning, I often felt like I had to prove
to people that I knew what I was doing. I started
the business at 26, and I certainly didn’t look like
a "typical manufacturing company owner." This put
me at a disadvantage in some situations. On the other
hand, once you show people that you can do your
job well, they remember you as a young woman in
a predominantly male industry even more positively.
What services do you provide to your clients, and
what sets you apart from the competition?
We offer our customers a wide range of services,
from manual and machine assembly using supplied
components to soldering and electronic parts
“
Over me, I realised that business is
not just about nances but, above all,
about relaonships.
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