From Uni Nights to Entrepreneurial Heights | Tamas Petrovics's Journey of Resilience | Ep. 4

In this episode of Once Upon a Student, we sit down with Tamas Petrovics, former McKinsey consultant turned healthtech entrepreneur, who shares an honest and unfiltered look at his journey from university parties to building a company that’s transforming healthcare. Tamas opens up about the struggles of navigating life as a student, the challenges of the consulting world, and the moment he realized he was ready to step out on his own. Together, we dive into the pivotal decisions that took him from late-night studying (and partying) to launching a successful startup in a highly competitive industry. This episode is packed with insights for anyone questioning their path, considering a career pivot, or simply wanting to know what it takes to turn a big idea into reality. Join us as Tamas reflects on the importance of resilience, the power of having the right team, and why sometimes, it’s okay to take the road less traveled. 0:00 Introduction 1:06 The Early Days & Birth of XUND 7:33 Breaking Free from Consulting at McKinsey 12:32 Re-defining the Healthtech Vision: Why XUND? 15:38 Resilience in Entrepreneurship: Overcoming Setbacks 17:50 How we got our first investment 24:25 From Security to Sacrifice: Facing Financial Struggles in Startups 32:18 Building a Team That Feels Like Family 40:13 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Whether you’re stuck in a corporate job, enjoying university life, or dreaming of your own entrepreneurial journey, Tamas’s story will leave you inspired to chase your dreams and overcome any obstacle in your way. Tune in to Episode 4 of Once Upon a Student for a dose of inspiration, real talk, and practical advice from someone who’s been there. Tamas Petrovics: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamas-petrovics/ XUND: https://xund.ai Follow Us: Once upon a Student: https://www.instagram.com/once.uponastudent/ WU Gründungszentrum: https://www.instagram.com/wu_gruendungszentrum/ Maciej Pajak (Host): https://www.instagram.com/paccmac/ 🎧 Listen to the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UaY-j_TcjXo 📺 Watch more on YouTube: Subscribe for more inspiring conversations! 🎥 Video & IT by WUtv