How did 2022 SprEnd?
December for us at Sprend, as well as for everyone else, was a month in which things happened at an incredible speed.
The Swedish part of the team thus joined us at the end of 2022 in Pula. This means joint work on current tasks, new ideas, and space for those random and unplanned events. One such was a business trip to Zagreb. A trip where we jumped from the sea to the snow, made a plan, and worked for two days in a new city. Two colleagues who previously only knew each other through online meetings have now become companions in sharing business tasks and living space for a short time.
Apart from being the capital and largest city in Croatia, Zagreb is always interesting and offers an infinite amount of space to realize your plans. From the architecture, the width of the streets, the multitude of street events, business opportunities, or simply the irreplaceable atmosphere. In two short days, almost without respite, we accomplished the planned plans and visited various places where we made new acquaintances and hope for future cooperation. We were especially delighted by the professionalism and friendliness of the team from Algebra, where we were hosted by Marko Drenovački. Cities always remind us of the people we met there, he is certainly one of those responsible for our fond memories.
The "Zicer" incubator was a real surprise and a small miracle for us. A small, unusual elevator from which you enter directly from the parking lot into a space where quite a few start-ups are concentrated, a colorful place with a special energy. The first person you meet there is an extremely professional and charismatic gentleman at the reception, the soul of this place. The first impression is the most important and that great feeling was confirmed by those we met there afterward.
But after returning, it was necessary to conclude the year, to say goodbye to colleagues at the office Christmas party. Toast, exchange gifts, and summarize the year behind us.
Events can be planned and ultimately successful. The results are very easily measurable in everything. But what can never be planned are emotions. The ones deserved, gathered throughout the year, working on things even when it wasn't easy. The picture I always carry is a projection of our lives over some years. We are retired, we meet our former colleagues at the green market, and exactly what will determine mutual reactions is the way we colored each other's days. Every company has goals and a mission. But they are made by people.
We concluded 2022 with the potential to greet each other warmly when we meet at the green market for many years. Now we just have to wait 20 years or more to see if we were right. And try to keep it in 2023 for starters.