“Changing the View Changes the Game” – A Conversation with Luka, Co-Founder of Solved

“Sometimes the only thing standing between a problem and its solution is… moving to a different café.”

That’s Luka’s answer when I ask him about habits that keep him sharp. He laughs as he says it, but he’s not joking. He continues “I swear by changing my work environment. If something feels unsolvable in the office, I try working from home. If it’s still stuck, I’ll go work by the sea. Different environment, different perspective. It’s crazy how often something that felt impossible in one place just… clicks somewhere else.”

This fluidity isn’t just about switching chairs; it’s a metaphor for how Luka approaches business, risk, and life itself. As the co-founder of Solved, a fast-growing business-controlling platform, Luka thrives on change, experimentation and above all, staying entertained.

“I Hate Being Bored”

The idea of having nothing to do sounds horrible to Luka, stating that his personal philosophy is staying entertained. “Just trying to stay entertained,” he says. “I can’t stand being bored and it doesn’t matter what I’m doing as long as I’m doing something. I’ll always find something to work on.”

This relentless drive spills into every corner of his life. Even his choice between coffee and tea depends on what phase he’s in. “When I’m in full hustle mode, it’s coffee – lots of it. When I’m in a more balanced, zen period, it’s tea. On Bali, I used to drink tea every morning by the infinity pool before swimming. It was hot, but the jungle and rice fields made it feel peaceful. But when I’m in full-on business mode? Coffee. No question.”

While Luka is not a morning person, he absolutely loves nature and sports “I’m not someone who can just lie around.” Outdoor activities, sports, anything physical – that’s what keeps him alive outside of work.

Employees First. Always.

What fascinates me is how Luka talks about his team. He sees them not just as employees but as an extension of himself. “I treat my employees as if they’re part of me. Happy employees move mountains. I push them hard when I need to (I hate slackers) but I make sure their work feels like part of who they are. If they love their work, everything else follows.” Not only is Luka the person who appreciates his employees, he is also the one to “keep showing up. Every day. Even when things aren’t great.” He says his colleagues would describe him as “communicative, persistent, positive”.

One of the best pieces of advice he’s ever received is “don’t innovate”. At first, it sounds a bit provocative. But the real meaning isn’t to avoid creativity, it’s to avoid building things nobody actually needs. Luka explains: “Don’t make a product no one wants. Instead, innovate by optimizing. Find the real problems and solve them in ways that actually add value.” In the startup world, it’s easy to chase “cool” ideas. The real skill is refining, simplifying, and improving existing processes and products, delivering what truly matters to users.

The Moment Solved Became Real

The instant Luka knew Solved would work was POC (Proof of Concept). “It was the first clickable process, just one out of thousands we planned. When we saw it worked, it was like ‘okay, we can actually do this’. It wasn’t just code anymore, it was real.”

The market was ready, too. Luka had noticed a massive inefficiency. “When people keep doing everything in Excel, that’s when you know the tools out there are either bad, too expensive, or not agile enough. That was exactly the gap we wanted to fill by connecting tools and data into an effortless user experience. Data itself is useless until you act on it.”

The Moment Solved Became Real

The instant Luka knew Solved would work was POC – Proof of Concept. “It was the first clickable process, just one out of thousands we planned. When we saw it worked, it was like ‘okay, we can actually do this’. It wasn’t just code anymore, it was real.”

Taking the Leap

Courage is another trait he considers essential. “Many people are persistent, but not everyone dares to take the leap to give up security, to risk e.g. two years for a bigger vision.” Luka did, and that leap became Solved.

He is quick to credit others, too. “I don’t follow one role model,” he says. “I’ve learned from startup mentors, from people who filled the gaps I had. Richard Branson’s informal approach to business inspires me – he was cutting people’s ties at meetings, keeping things fun.” That is also the way he wants to build the company culture too “relaxed but driven”. Adding “I want people to enjoy their work so much that the weekend isn’t the highlight of their week”. That’s when you know you’ve built the right culture.

Looking Back & Looking Forward

When I ask what advice, he’d give his past self on Day 1, he doesn’t hesitate. “Don’t be so naive with trust. Trusting too quickly, especially in partnerships has burned me a few times”. Now Luka is more cautious, though he still believes in the good in people.

Looking ahead, his goals are ambitious. “Regionally, I want Solved to be the go-to choice for business controlling platforms. Globally, I want us to have a strong presence in the U.S. and the DACH region. That’s the goal.”

The Little Things That Matter

Ask him what the best compliment he’s ever received is, and he won’t quote some award or investor praise. Instead, he recalls a moment when someone told him he had “a good life”, not because of luck, but because he made it that way. Always moving, always curious, always entertained.

And when stress creeps in, Luka puts on his headphones. “Music”, he says, “can chase away even the worst moods”.

A Wrap-Up

Luka’s story isn’t just about building a company, it’s about building a life full of movement – switching environments, staying entertained, and refusing to get stuck, whether in business or in mindset.

And maybe, just maybe, the next time you’re stuck on a problem, you should take his advice and move to a different café.