07/07/2026
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„Don’t worry about the future. Or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum.“
— Baz Luhrmann, Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen), 1999.
Mali podsjetnik da život ne vodi tamo kamo planiramo, nego točno tamo gdje trebamo biti.
FSB mi se činio kao prirodan izbor – više me privlačila logika brojeva i strojeva nego „intenzivni“ rad s ljudima. Upisao sam se na njega s ciljem: što prije zakoračiti u svijet rada i učiti iz prakse. Iz tog poglavlja sam ponio stvari koje su i dandanas u mome „ruksaku“: način razmišljanja i radnu disciplinu koje FSB prepoznatljivo njeguje.
Kao i mnoge na FSB-u, automobili su me oduvijek zanimali i imam sreću da danas radim ono što je moja strast. Nakon kratke prakse u BMW-u, prvo radno mjesto dobio sam u tvrtki Porsche Croatia. Ondje sam ostao sedam godina i stekao dragocjena iskustva i prijateljstva. S navršenih 30 godina osjetio sam da je vrijeme za novo poglavlje – rad kod proizvođača automobila. Umjesto da čekam „savršeni“ trenutak, koji najčešće nikad ne dođe, prijavio sam se kod nekoliko proizvođača te se predstavio sa svojim tadašnjim iskustvom. Ubrzo je stigla ponuda iz Audija, gdje radim od 2015. godine te sam do sada prošao kroz nekoliko uloga – od people developmenta i product marketinga, preko tehničkog asistenta do novih poslovnih modela.
Najdragocjenije što mi je posao donio jest, s jedne strane, kompleksnost automobilske industrije – svijet u kojem se tehnologija, tržište i ljudi mijenjaju takvom brzinom da svaki dan donosi novu lekciju, a s druge strane, mogućnost da upoznam dobar dio svijeta i tijekom susreta s različitim kulturama otvorim nove horizonte. Taj spoj profesionalne kompleksnosti i interkulturnog iskustva nematerijalni je kapital koji utječe na svaki aspekt života, ne samo na karijeru. Iako sam u mladosti zamišljao isključivo tehnički put, život me preusmjerio više prema radu s ljudima i na tome sam zahvalan.
Silvio Kopčić, alumnus
Priča/story: Leon Lončar
Slika/photo: Filip Sviben
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“Don’t worry about the future. Or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum.”
— Baz Luhrmann, Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen), 1999.
A gentle reminder that life doesn’t always take us where we plan, but exactly where we need to be.
FSB (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture) felt like a natural choice for me. I was more drawn to the logic of numbers and machines than to “intensive” work with people. I enrolled with a clear goal in mind: to enter the workforce as soon as possible and learn through hands-on experience. From that chapter of my life, I took away tools that are still in my "backpack" today – the mindset and work discipline that FSB is well-known for fostering.
Like many at FSB, I have always been interested in cars, and I am fortunate to be working in a field I am passionate about. After a brief internship at BMW, I landed my first job at Porsche Croatia. I stayed there for seven years, gaining invaluable experience and lifelong friendships. When I turned 30, I felt it was time for a new chapter – working directly for a car manufacturer. Instead of waiting for the "perfect" moment, which rarely comes, I applied to several manufacturers, presenting the experience I had at the time. Soon after, I received an offer from Audi, where I have been working since 2015. Over the years, I have transitioned through several roles, from people development and product marketing to technical assistant and new business models.
The most rewarding part of my job has been twofold. On one hand, it is the sheer complexity of the automotive industry – a world where technology, markets, and people evolve so rapidly that each day brings a new lesson. On the other hand, it is the opportunity to travel the world and broaden my horizons by experiencing different cultures. This blend of professional complexity and intercultural experience is an intangible asset that influences every aspect of my life, not just my career. Even though my younger self envisioned a purely technical path, life steered me more towards working with people, and for that, I am truly grateful.
Silvio Kopčić, alumnus
