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.

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00:00 – Intro: Meet José & his entrepreneurial family

03:01 – Getting started in consulting

05:01 – Climbing the consulting ladder & leading teams

08:10 – Becoming a CEO for the first time

09:17 – Key leadership traits & styles that matter

10:35 – Building a fast-growing consulting firm (Arktic)

13:12 – Hiring talent: skills vs. attitude

14:30 – How he views competition

15:00 – Small firms vs. big institutions

18:11 – AI and the future of consulting

22:14 – Overcoming tough career moments

24:57 – Balancing CEO life and personal time

25:40 – Tech culture & the Silicon Valley mindset

28:15 – Leadership by example

29:09 – Hobbies, sleep tips & routines

31:50 – Rapid-Fire Q&A & Final Thoughts

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Guest Social Media: @artkic.es

Link to Vincent's episode podcast: https://youtu.be/L2-NubXUn8U

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