Re: Com Portu
Susanne Sima
The Latin term, ob portu, was a new revelation to me when reading the aforementioned book. Ob portu literally refers to how ships, before modern harbor technology, waited to enter port at the precise moment when the tide would carry it into the harbor. If missed, the captain and crew would have to wait for another tide to come in. Time could be lost, the opportunity missed.
No more time to pause and pontificate! We are pleased to announce that Terrill Roper has been promoted to Business Development Loan Manager, effective May 1. Read more about this ob portu moment in the press release here. Other staff adjustments are in motion to effectively align skill sets and passions among each courageous warrior, with great anticipation that we will announce our next warrior recruit in just a few weeks. We are leaning into every opportunity.
Again, no surprise, but every one of the businesses we visited that day are in the middle of an expansion creating and retaining jobs, making new capital investments, and chasing down every opportunity. It has been an extraordinary week. I think the tide is turning.
Before the chug of an engine could power a boat to safe harbor, sailing ships had to sit outside of port waiting for the right wind and tide conditions to carry them and their wares to their destination.
These conditions were called ob portu, Latin for 'into port.' The perfect mix of tide and wind conditions came to be called opportunity.
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Real opportunity lies in all three'the port awaiting the goods, the capabilities and technologies that make those goods possible, and the weather and tides that bring them together. In times past, as well as today, opportunity for revenue is only realized when all three coincide.- Killing Ideas, Ch 3, Big Opportunity
Looking back on her other work in the theatre department, Portu noticed that she often enjoyed student-directed plays and the unique opportunities that they gave students. In a less rigid setting, Portu felt that the students could discuss where they fit into the pieces that they were working on, rather than the setting and reason that the play was written.
Reflecting on her time at BC, Portu had many words of wisdom for future BC students and, particularly, theatre majors. Portu also went to lengths noting how differently things worked out from how she thought her time at BC would be spent.
When Portu entered BC, she felt that theatre would be a much larger part of her educational experience here. She even thought about applying to a conservatory in the city under the assumption that she wanted to focus more on performing than on traditional education. Once at BC, Portu found a love for philosophy and adopted the subject in a double-major with theatre. Over the years, Portu started to realize that she could directly apply what she learned in her philosophy classes to much more than just academic papers.
Portu feels that an ability to observe the world from different perspectives has helped her grow as an actress. She notes that her philosophy major helped her realize this vital point and that, even though she enjoys applying this practice into her acting method, she feels that having a multifaceted worldview is the most helpful thing someone can do for his or herself in life.
Portu was founded in 2017 as a startup project at WOOD & Company. It is building an online investment platform where people can sort out all their investment needs in one place. It already has over 1 billion EUR assets under management and serves more than 250,000 registered users in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland. In 2024, Portu became a separate entity, WOOD Retail Investments a.s., and obtained its own brokerage license. Portu is has a young, dynamic team of approximately 40 employees, who are more friends than just colleagues.
WOOD & Company ("WOOD & Co.") is among the leading investment firms in Central and Eastern Europe. While headquartered in Prague, its reach extends far beyond the region, spanning the entire financial world from New York to Astana. Since 2001, the company has been led by its current owners, Vladimir Jaroš, Jan Skora, and Ľubomr Šolts. As a pioneer in Central and Eastern Europe, WOOD & Co. has executed numerous first-time stock trades and other significant investment products. Wood & Co. combines local expertise with international experience. With offices in the region and key financial centers like London and Milan, it remains close to all its clients and continues to lead in Central and Eastern Europe, even after 30 years.
WOOD & Co. is not looking for sprinters, but marathon runners because at WOOD, they believe that courage and endurance prevail in the financial world, and success is achieved by resilient and persistent individuals who contribute to achieving business goals. They value their employees, recognize success, and prioritize mutual motivation to collectively reach our full potential. WOOD & Co. is filled with talented and enthusiastic people who are not afraid to express themselves, are proactive, and have a healthy level of ambition.
WOOD & Co. is a holding company by structure, but in reality, the word "family" suits them well. Employees have a close relationship with the owners, who are always eager to listen to a good idea or consider a new business opportunity. In WOOD, nothing is impossible as long as it complies with the rules set by regulatory authorities.
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