Candy Flores

Candy Flores

CEO

Madalia.World

Candy Flores

What has been your business/work highlight of 2024 so far?

Being at Cannes Lions for the first time.

Who is your business hero and why?

Walt Disney is my business hero because he exemplified visionary leadership, creativity, and relentless perseverance. He transformed a simple idea of animated storytelling into a global entertainment empire, creating timeless characters and experiences that have touched generations. His ability to innovate, take risks, and remain dedicated to his vision despite numerous setbacks is deeply inspiring. His legacy is a testament to the power of imagination and the importance of believing in your dreams, making him an ideal role model for anyone aspiring to make a lasting impact in the world of business.

What’s the biggest business mistake you’ve made and what did you learn from it?

Not listening to my instincts.

When I ignore them, I lose touch with the very essence of what makes me an effective leader that is my ability to read between the lines, to sense the pulse of the market, and to understand the subtle dynamics of my team.

I’ve learned that in this fast-paced, ever-changing world of business, trusting my instincts can be the difference between simply managing a business and truly leading it to greatness.

When I started embracing them, everything changed.

What’s the most inspirational book you’ve ever read and why?

Who moved my cheese by Dr. Spencer Johnson.

It left a lasting impact on me when I was younger, particularly because of my interest in entrepreneurship and the many changes I was experiencing in my life.

The book’s simple yet powerful message about the inevitability of change and the importance of adapting to it gave me a new perspective on how to approach both challenges and opportunities.

It taught me that change isn’t something to resist but rather an essential part of growth, especially in the entrepreneurial world.

As someone who was always eager to explore new opportunities, the story encouraged me to embrace change rather than fear it, reinforcing the mindset that success comes from being proactive, resilient, and willing to let go of the past to pursue new possibilities, navigating uncertainty with confidence and see change as a gateway to new possibilities rather than an obstacle.

What’s the biggest challenge you face in your role in 2024?

How to scale to International Markets being bootstraped.

What technology will have the greatest impact on your business this year and why?

AI.

Because this is the year we truly begin to integrate AI with all the other technologies we already work with.

Last year was all about AI and the isolated use-cases for it. This year we are already seeing demand for integrating AI models into other tools/software in a completely seamless way.

Things like using AI to understand a visual description and applying it to a 3D environment or using it to digest big data and turn it into simple statements that anyone can understand.