NO HYPE. NO LIES. JUST LESSONS.
Alone at the Start
Every vision begins in silence. I walked alone, shouldering risk, ridicule, and relentless pressure. But solitude forged clarity — and the courage to begin.
Allies and Ambushes
Partnerships bring power — and danger. Trust given to the wrong hands nearly cost me everything. The real battle isn’t in the market, it’s in knowing who stands beside you.
Digital Mirage
In a world of noise, not every click means connection. I’ve been deceived, misrepresented, even digitally ambushed — and learned how to turn exposure into strength.
Mario Urlic / Trading desk 2019 – Bloomberg Terminal
My career is built across sectors — as an official car dealer, branch manager, fx portfolio manager, and founder.
Turning Setbacks into Strategy: A Journey Through Markets, Entrepreneurship, and Resilience.
From trading millions and building ventures across industries — automotive, finance, digital assets — to navigating betrayal, collapse, and hard-fought recoveries, my entrepreneurial path has been anything but ordinary. I’ve built, lost, and rebuilt — always with my own hands, never through shortcuts.
What you’ll find here are insights forged through real challenges. Quiet leadership over noise. Purpose over ego. And a roadmap grounded in integrity, discipline, and vision.
No matter how many times you fall, what defines you is how you rise. This journey is proof that resilience beats all — and that when you hold the line on your values, even the darkest moments can shape a future greater than you imagined.
I’ve lived three distinct chapters — each one shaping the next, each one preparing me for what I was ultimately meant to build. This blog is the unfiltered record of that journey — forged through motion, markets, and vision.
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Three CHAPTERS. One Mission.
The Automotive Chapter
Where I learned to move fast, think fast, and survive in business. From hill climbs and circuit races to running official Mitsubishi and Škoda dealerships — this chapter taught me focus under pressure and the value of mastering momentum, on the track and in life.
The Stocks & FX Chapter
Where I led a branch of one of Croatia’s most active brokerage houses and managed portfolios through turbulence. I witnessed major IPOs, privatisation processes, market booms — and collapses. Here I learned timing, discipline, and how to lead not just trade.
The RWA Founder Chapter
Where I stepped into the unknown — launching Cuprum Coin, enduring betrayal, and rising again to create Materra. This chapter is still being written. It’s about deep-tech, sovereignty, and real-world value. No shortcuts — just vision, scars, belief, and persistence.
MY EDUCATION LEGACY.
Bringing Markets to Life: Live Trading Education for University Students
In 2017, I welcomed 2nd and 3rd-year business economics students from the University of Dubrovnik for a full day of live stock and forex trading. We explored real markets, broke down trading psychology, and exposed the truth behind broker manipulation — far beyond what textbooks offer.
Global Perspectives, Real Markets: Erasmus Students Dive into Live FX Trading
2018 brought the largest and most international group of students to my office. Erasmus participants from across Europe joined to explore live stock and FX trading. It was an intense, hands-on session filled with insights, questions, and honest truths about the markets.
Inside the Markets: Erasmus Students Join My Forex Workshop
2019 wrapped the several-year series with another group of eager Erasmus students. I walked them through live trading, shared strategies from both the FX and stock markets, and emphasized the importance of discipline and real-world awareness over hype.
“A look back at the moments where I shared real-world knowledge — from live trading sessions with university students to a blog read across the world. This is where theory met the trading desk.“
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This isn’t about coaching — it’s about connection. If my story resonates with yours, or if you’re building something bold and need a perspective forged through real setbacks and relentless purpose — I’m here. Reach out and let’s talk.
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