Boss under 30? That's how you show it all!

Young and successful: Fjolla Myftari by MyRapunzel

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Did you know that the average chef in Germany is 51 years old? Sure, executives have to have years of work experience, right? Not necessarily! The best proof are the women entrepreneurs of the future 2019. Five of the 20 founders are under 30 years old. One of them is Fjolla Myftari. The founder from Mannheim is 28 years old and has become known for her label? MyRapunzel? specializing in hair care with natural ingredients. And: This year's participant in the funding program? Businesswomen of the Future? is not only her own boss, but also responsible for her five team members. She told us in an interview which stones are put in the way especially for young female founders and how she cleverly gets rid of them.



You are only 28 years old and already quite successful. How do your customers and partners react to your young age?
Honestly, many partners are confused because they do not know how much you can manage at my age. But if you go deeper into the conversation and, for example, about past successes, they are often surprised and then have rather respect. Our clients, on the other hand, have a great deal of respect and emphasize it so often that they really love the fact that, as a young person, you have such high goals.

Does the reaction of the partners often make you feel that you are not being taken seriously?
Yes, I often feel that I have to prove myself first. Only when people see the numbers of my company or the positive customer reviews, it says: "Oh, it's pretty good, is not it? Many people always ask how I can do it because I'm still so young. And no matter how much success you have to report, you are always looking for the one thing you may not be good at teaching yet? After all, as a young person, I do not yet have the necessary experience. I also remember a phone conversation with a co-worker from another company that keeps me talking all the time? named. At the time I was totally insecure, today I would have opened my mouth guaranteed.



That sounds like many challenges. But what positive aspects do you see in starting at a young age?
I think that as a young founder something is easy? is. You do not think too much about some decisions, but just implement them. On the other hand, if you are a little older, you may be more cautious about making some decisions, because many years of work experience have helped you a lot. Of course, that also has advantages, but it also often inhibits one to just do it? and this attitude has already taken me a long way.

With her success Fjolla gets respect

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What would you want to give to other young women who are considering setting up their own business?
No matter what others tell you, do not blame it for unconstructive opinions and comments. For example, I have to listen to it so often if I do not want to have children, because I'm so focused on my career now. People who tell me that I can not do it, I just prove the opposite with my success. Of course, a certain self-confidence is important? even if it is sometimes only played. And we women must stick together, support each other in every situation? because I still hear too often that women belong in another role. We show it to them!



* Statistics by Statista, 2018

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