Consulting, CEO & Sleep | Jose de la Vega

19/11/2025 36 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7

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José de la Vega is the CEO and founder of Arktic — a fast-growing consulting firm in Spain.We talk about José’s journey from starting out in the Big Four, becoming CEO of a consulting firm, and launching his own company. He shares how his entrepreneurial childhood shaped his mindset, what it means to be a CEO, how to spot great talent, and why he believes small firms give young professionals more space to grow.-00:00 – Intro: Meet José & his entrepreneurial family03:01 – Getting started in consulting05:01 – Climbing the consulting ladder & leading teams08:10 – Becoming a CEO for the first time09:17 – Key leadership traits & styles that matter10:35 – Building a fast-growing consulting firm (Arktic)13:12 – Hiring talent: skills vs. attitude14:30 – How he views competition15:00 – Small firms vs. big institutions18:11 – AI and the future of consulting22:14 – Overcoming tough career moments24:57 – Balancing CEO life and personal time25:40 – Tech culture & the Silicon Valley mindset28:15 – Leadership by example29:09 – Hobbies, sleep tips & routines31:50 – Rapid-Fire Q&A & Final Thoughts-Guest Social Media: @artkic.esLink to Vincent's episode podcast: https://youtu.be/L2-NubXUn8U-✨ Follow for more on Instagram, TikTok & more @Hellman.Talks 🔗 All links here: https://linktr.ee/hellmantalks