TEENBIZ Hana Grđan i Filip Trezner

Guest Hana Grđan i Filip TreznerHosted by Noa NikolićMay 3, 2026

Hana Grđan i Filip Trezner

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Most students navigate a singular path: either full-time studies or the pursuit of an early career. But for some, the most compelling opportunities lie in building a parallel life, where a humanities degree sits alongside piloting a plane, or a media company grows from a high school photography club. Hana Grđan, a first-year humanities student, is also a licensed private pilot with commercial aspirations. Filip Trezner, nearing the end of his studies, is the founder of 'Izvan fokusa,' a media firm that grew from a youth association and now employs twenty people. This conversation explores the often-unseen challenges and unexpected advantages of charting two distinct courses at once, revealing how dedication to a passion can redefine what it means to build a career.

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During her first solo route to Mali Lošinj, two cylinders failed on Hana Grđan's Cessna. She initially thought her instructor was running a drill, not facing a real emergency. The moment the training scenario becomes actual crisis is when you truly test what you've learned.

When Filip Trezner and his friends wanted to found their 'Izvan fokusa' association, none of them were 18. They simply found an 18-year-old friend to sign the papers. Legal requirements often feel like roadblocks, but they are usually just puzzles to solve with the resources you have, even if that resource is a slightly older friend.

After Hana Grđan's Cessna lost two cylinders mid-flight, her father's first reaction upon hearing about her safe landing was, 'Let's not tell mom.' Sometimes, the most supportive act from those who understand your unconventional path is to shield the ones who might not grasp the inherent risks.

Filip Trezner admits to skipping school 'a lot' in high school to pursue his photography and video projects, yet his grades 'didn't suffer.' Time invested in a genuine passion often builds a different kind of discipline, one that can make formal education more efficient, not less.

Hana Grđan is a first-year humanities student, yet her 'big part of life' and 'dream' is flying, with plans to become a commercial pilot. Your formal education doesn't have to be a direct pipeline to your career; it can be a parallel track, building a different kind of intellectual foundation while you pursue your calling.

Filip Trezner's 'Izvan fokusa' started as 'youth for youth,' with high schoolers organizing photo, video, and film events for their peers. The most impactful initiatives often grow organically from a specific community addressing its own needs, rather than waiting for external solutions.

To balance his growing business with university, Filip Trezner switched to part-time studies for his final three years, attending classes after 5 PM and sacrificing student benefits. The flexibility to adapt your academic path, even if it means foregoing traditional perks, is crucial when building a business concurrently.

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