Our guest today is Jim Tompkins, who holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. Over his 50-year career, Jim has founded 15 businesses generating over $2 billion in global revenue. He is an accomplished author, having written or contributed to 30 books, including three focused on leadership. Additionally, Jim has delivered over 2,000 conference and keynote presentations and served as CEO of 10 businesses. From this episode, you will learn, among other things: - the strategic customer value that Tompkins Ventures  - learn how a customer can approach Tompkins Ventures - find out how someone can become a partner at Tompkins Ventures - hear Jim's perspective on the CEE region amidst current political uncertainties If you want to learn more after listening, find us on LinkedIn. Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asobolewski/  Piotr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piotrskobalo/  Or write directly to us at [email protected]  Please visit also our partners: Europa Systems: https://europasystems.pl/  Magna Valor: https://magnavalor.eu/