Jakub Feleszko
I always imagined myself either becoming a chess player or a professional scuba diver—anything but a corporate office job! The idea of sitting behind a desk never appealed to me. Plus, I’m allergic to greenwashing, so when I saw the “sustainable investments track” at MCW, I was skeptical to say the least. But then I attended the Olyx workshop, and suddenly, I found my dream workplace.
Now, I’m working with Olyx on trades involving renewable energy commodities like biofuels made from waste materials (think used cooking oil). We’re literally trying to get people to run their cars and planes on waste! It’s practical, with immediate results—something I really enjoy. It’s the opposite of the dull corporate desk sitting torture. Plus, the freedom here is unbeatable. I get to choose where I work and who I work with. It’s a bit like managing yourself from day one, but with great responsibility comes great freedom (and lots of travel). In just my third week, I was sent to a conference in London. Brussels, Hamburg, Kuala Lumpur? Who knows where next?
MCW taught me something crucial: never assume anything—always ask, and do it politely. People love talking about their experiences, they love explaining stuff and this has been key in helping me grow in the biofuels industry. Every conversation is a chance to learn something new if you ask the right questions.
To future MCW participants, just dive in and enjoy it. And hey, if we meet, I’ll show you the best Slavic party in Amsterdam after our nice dinner!
Olyx & MCW 2023 participant
