After more than a decade in banking and advisory, working with complex financial systems and high-stakes decisions, he realised that most entrepreneurs don’t actually have a numbers problem - they have a clarity problem.

This becomes even more challenging for expats, who are not only running a business but also navigating an unfamiliar legal and tax environment at the same time.

That insight led him to build Cortaxo with a different approach: combining accounting, tax support, and business thinking- with a focus on clarity, fast answers, and real-world context.

Today, Cortaxo supports freelancers, founders, and small business owners in Hungary- especially expats- from starting out to scaling, with a strong emphasis on simplicity, transparency, and decision-making.

1. Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Hungary, in a smaller town. It gave me a strong sense of discipline early on, but also made me curious about how things work beyond a local environment - especially in business.

2. If you could be an expat anywhere in the world, where would you choose?

Probably somewhere with a strong international business environment- London or Singapore. Places where things move fast, expectations are high, and clarity really matters.

3. What would you miss most if you moved away from Hungary?

The fact that I understand how things work here- both formally and informally. You only realise how valuable that is when you lose it.

4. Friends are in Budapest for a weekend - what must they absolutely see and do?

A walk along the Danube at night is a must- it gives you a real sense of the city. Beyond that, I’d avoid overplanning and instead focus on experiencing the city through good coffee, local restaurants, and everyday life.

5. What is your favourite food?

Something simple and well made. I’m less about specific dishes and more about quality. 

6. What is your favourite sport / form of exercise? 

Gym training. It’s structured, measurable, and progress is visible over time — very similar to building a business.

7. What is your favourite place in Hungary?

Tihany and the Balaton region. It has a completely different rhythm compared to Budapest- slower, more reflective. For me, it’s one of the few places where you can step back and think clearly.

8. What career other than yours would you love to pursue?

Something still connected to decision-making- maybe investing or building products. I’ve always been more interested in how things work than in any specific industry.

9. What’s a job you would definitely never want?

A role where you’re expected to execute without understanding the bigger picture. That usually leads to bad decisions - both for the individual and the business.

10. Where did you spend your last vacation?

In Tihany, in the Balaton region. It’s one of those places where you can slow down a bit, but still stay mentally active.

11. Where do you hope to spend your next one?

Somewhere culturally very different. Being outside your “default environment” is one of the fastest ways to gain perspective.

12. What was your favourite band, film, or hobby as a teen?

It wasn’t about a specific band or film- more about being curious and trying different things.
That mindset stayed with me.

13. Apart of temptation what can't you resist? 

Trying to understand how things actually work - especially in business and decision-making. Once I start thinking about something like that, it’s hard to let it go.

14. Red wine or white? 

White - I live in the Tokaj region, so that’s an easy choice.

15. Book or movie?

Book. You get more depth, and it forces you to think.

16. Morning person or night person? 

Morning. That’s when I do my best thinking.

17. Which social issue do you feel most strongly about?

Financial literacy. A lot of people make important decisions without really understanding the consequences-  not because they lack ability, but because no one explains things clearly.
That’s also a big part of what we focus on at Cortaxo- helping people understand, not just comply.

18. Buda or Pest side?

Pest. More energy, more movement- closer to how I like to work.

19. Which achievement in your life are you most pleased about?

Starting and building my own business from scratch. Not just because of the business itself, but because it forced me to rethink how I approach decisions, responsibility, and risk.

20. What would you say is your personal motto?

“Clarity beats complexity.”