SheSaaS Female Software CEO Podcast Episode 04

In this episode, Elona Mortimer-Zhika, CEO of Iris, shares her inspiring journey from Albania to leadership in the private equity software industry. Elona delves into her transformative experience as a scholarship student in the UK, highlighting how diversity and collaboration have been pivotal in her career.

Elona recounts her path to becoming CEO, emphasising her background in finance and her early passion for math. She discusses her roles as CFO and CEO and touches on her innovative role as Chief Opportunity Officer at Iris, created to maximise the company’s potential.

Elona explores how using numbers can gain business insights and maximise potential. She stresses the importance of making fast, informed decisions, taking risks, and learning from failures.