As the year is coming to an end, I am continuing last year’s tradition of doing a wrap-up post.

It’s not only meant as a public self-reflection, but also as a journey documentation that would hopefully help and inspire some readers out there.

🌐 Blockchain:
• Kick-started the blockchain club at 42 Heilbronn
• Elevated it to discussions with industry experts like Sven Kurrle at FSTI on deep tech topics
• Grew a vibrant community passionate about blockchain innovations.
• Growing it to a beyond-campus community during 2024

💼 Professional Milestones:
• Dived deep into blockchain projects, focusing on tokenization and research related to crypto tokens.
• Grew my skillset in terms of software engineering from my curriculum at 42 and freelance projects I did recently.
• Leaning more towards a leadership role, where I get to work with industry enthusiasts to bring great projects to life.

🌱 Leadership & Learning:
• Invested in my leadership skills through books, courses, and networking.
• Created detailed project roadmaps, budgets and planning, in blockchain, web3 and e-commerce.
• Creating the environment for cross-functional teams.

📱 Social Media Ventures:
• Stepped into the world of brand collaborations and content creation.
• Grateful for the exponential growth and amazing partnerships with great businesses and people.

🏋️‍♀️ Life Beyond Work:
• Participated in events at Porsche, Audi, AMG, and more, fueling my passion for the automobile industry as well as expanding my professional network in this direction.
• Prioritized mental and physical well-being.
• Embraced hobbies, travelling and sport for a balanced life.

🌟 2023 main takeaways:
• 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲: They are your greatest assets.
• 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: Your network is your net worth.

2023 has been a fantastic journey of learning, growing, and connecting. Here’s to an even more amazing 2024! 🥂