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Welcome to Meet the Advisors: Introducing Zoltán Takács

TSF Team


We’re excited to  launch our Meet the Advisors series here at The Scale Factory. This is where we’ll share more about the incredible people behind our work—those who help shape our mission and contribute to our values. Each of our advisors brings a unique perspective, years of experience, and a real passion for helping businesses grow. To start, we’re thrilled to introduce Zoltán Takács. With over 30 years of experience in business, mentorship, and innovation, Zoltán is a perfect fit for our team.


A Career Built on Innovation and Mentorship

Zoltán’s journey isn’t the typical corporate path. He’s spent his career in a variety of roles—working with companies like Vodafone, Telenor, Nokia, Huawei, RTL and Ericsson He even founded Hungary’s first corporate startup accelerator, Telenor Accelerate, to help startups take their first steps in the business world. What really stands out, though, is Zoltán’s passion for mentoring others.


“I’ve worked with startups before and I know how tough it is to succeed in a new market, especially when it’s in another continent,” says Zoltán. “I saw the potential in Asia firsthand, especially when I spent time in China. As a Startup Mentor, there’s nothing more rewarding than helping others and watching them grow. When I met Pierre and learned about The Scale Factory’s approach, I just knew I wanted to be a part of it.”


Bringing Diverse Experiences to The Scale Factory

Zoltán’s global experiences have given him a unique perspective on how business works in different parts of the world. Having worked across Asia, Scandinavia, and Europe, he’s always believed that understanding different cultures and how they approach business is key to success.


“I’ve had the privilege of working with a range of nationalities throughout my career, and if you take the time to understand how different cultures do business, there’s always something valuable to learn,” Zoltán shares. “As Steve Jobs said, ‘You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.’ You don’t always see it at the time, but that knowledge always finds its place later. I’m excited to bring this diverse understanding of global markets to The Scale Factory and help even more scale-ups thrive.”


Mentorship and Helping Others Grow

Mentorship is more than giving advice—it’s about building meaningful connections and helping people grow. Throughout his career, Zoltán’s mentored countless entrepreneurs, and many have gone on to achieve great things, including being named on Forbes Hungary’s 30 Under 30 list.


“I’ve always been passionate about seeing others grow,” he says. “As a Startup Mentor, watching founders succeed is one of the best feelings in the world. I believe The Scale Factory’s mission of helping businesses scale aligns perfectly with my own passion for mentorship.”


Advice for Expanding Into New Markets

When it comes to expanding into new markets, Zoltán’s advice is simple but powerful: building a strong, adaptable team is key. “A great team is fundamental to any company,” Zoltán advises. “When expanding into a new market, beyond trust among team members, it’s vital that they are open to new ways of working and continue to challenge themselves.”


Zoltán’s emphasis on trust, openness, and adaptability aligns perfectly with our philosophy at The Scale Factory. Just like Zoltán, we believe that the best teams are those that embrace change and continuously learn together.


With his experience, global perspective, and deep passion for mentorship, we’re confident that Zoltán will make a significant impact on our clients as they scale and thrive in these evolving markets.


Stay tuned for more updates in our Meet the Advisors series, where we’ll continue introducing you to the unique individuals who make The Scale Factory what it is!

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