On the road with Oliver Laryea

"It’s very interesting to discuss with a young person how they perceive today’s world, for example their view on democracy or the fact that what they really fear is that we won’t manage superintelligence," summarizes Petr this episode.

Why watch this episode?

• If you are a team leader, business owner, or HR professional, this interview will definitely catch your attention because young people like Oliver are already showing up at interviews and giving strange looks when you ask them to fill out a report. I’m currently researching Generation Z in more detail, and you should be interested in how they perceive today’s companies, what they want from the present and future, and how to keep their attention.
• If you are at the start of your career, Oliver’s proactivity might be inspiring for you. You might be excited by his approach to life and pick up tips on where Oliver finds inspiration or how he views international students he meets in England. 

What will you take away from the episode?

• You’ll better understand your 20-year-old colleagues or your 20-year-old children.
• You might reflect on whether the world we’ve created for ourselves will also be theirs and how they perceive it.
• Perhaps Oliver will inspire you to think more carefully about which school to choose for your children. 

Who is Oliver Laryea?

He’s only 20, but if you check out his LinkedIn profile, you’ll see he’s a typical representative of the proactive Generation Z. He studies Engineering at the University of Manchester, was featured in Euro magazine’s “20 under 20” series. He always writes his LinkedIn posts in English. He was CEO of Adecco’s Czech branch for one month, is involved in several startup projects, and his desire is to work on something big that truly helps people and the world. He doesn’t want to be part of a startup with minimal impact; he wants to be part of a bigger change. He doesn’t work for money—that’s not his motivation; he needs to see meaning and currently feels like a young guy who went out into the world and is tasting the pastries from the bakery, trying out what he enjoys, where he can learn and broaden his horizons. He says he has a very strong sense of integrity. From the people he works with, he expects values, integrity, and visionary thinking.