F*ck Up = Success? One evening full of inspirational stories

On Tuesday, November 26th, we hosted an event called F*ck Up Night at VNITROBLOCK, marking the launch of the NEWTON Research & Innovation Year! Despite the theme of failures, the event was an undeniable success, packed with inspiring speakers and fascinating stories.

Jiří Koleňák, CEO of NEWTON University Group, spoke about crisis management and how one can “accidentally” become a rector. Martina Nečasová highlighted the importance of emotions in brand marketing and the value of surrounding yourself with the right people. Margareta Křížová further explored the significance of having the right people in both life and business. Filip Soukup and Petr Bernadič then took us into the world of business relationships. Martin Hrubý and Jiří Peroutka shared various perspectives on success and how mistakes can serve as lessons to help us level up.

In the final segment, Marek Steiger shed light on the inner workings of zoo management and revealed that true success sometimes lies beyond boundaries. Jakub Marek wrapped up the evening with a story about a million-dollar mishap in the corporate world.

So many captivating stories in just one evening, all showing us that the equation f*ck up = success truly works. The proceeds from F*ck Up Night went to support those facing real challenges, including a flooded elementary school in Jesenicko and the Arogant brewery in Krnov.

The evening was hosted by Kateřina Çakin, Academic Director of the Centre for Business Studies and advocate for psychological safety at NEWTON University. We left the event inspired and with the realisation that some mistakes can propel us forward.

The NEWTON Research & Innovation Year is far from over! Follow the official NRIY page so you don’t miss any of the amazing upcoming events!