A Story of Partnership, Vision, and Change

In the PODCODE podcast, Vladan and Marija Balaban talk about why selling 70% of M&I Systems Co. to leading ICT provider Seyfor wasn’t just a business move — but a carefully planned step based on data, intuition, and shared values.

A Story of Partnership, Vision, and Change
Barevné 3D tvary na bílém pozadí jako vizuál moderního grafického designu a abstrakce.

How data and intuition shaped one of M&I’s biggest choices

Propojené stylizované ozubené kola jako vizuál technické spolupráce a mechanického designu.

Why the right partnership can unlock new markets

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What it takes to grow without losing your company’s DNA

Stylizovaná žárovka s listy jako vizuál ekologického a energeticky úsporného designu.

How leadership and teamwork turn change into strength

Episode Two: We Didn’t Sell Out — We Found an Ally

Every transformation begins with courage

Vladan Balaban, President of M&I Systems Group, shares how he and his brother Nikola sold 70% of M&I Systems Co. to leading ICT provider Seyfor, in partnership with Sandberg Private Equity. Guided by data, intuition and shared values, the move opened new markets and growth opportunities.

 

You have to let go of your ego and accept that some stories become even better when they’re no longer only yours.
That’s the only true path to growth.

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