I never stopped teaching. Despite running a large EdTech business, the university has always been an essential part of my life. But it’s one thing to lecture at home for years and quite another to step in front of Master's students at Harbour.Space in Barcelona. For me, this is more than just a change of scenery. It’s a global "test drive" for my professional ideals.
Why do I need this? When building educational products, you have to know: is what you consider "fundamental" actually a universal truth, or just a local habit?
Here in Barcelona I’m currently teaching Object-Oriented Programming. The most rewarding part is seeing that "click" moment: when a student’s internal architectural chaos transforms into a logical structure. It provides a quiet confidence that the principles of engineering thinking we build our products on are truly universal. It’s reassuring to see that the foundation you believe in holds firm anywhere in the world, regardless of the language or culture.
The "beginner" perspective. To keep from getting stuck in "expert mode," I’m continuing to learn Spanish and practicing it here in real-life situations. It’s incredibly grounding: during the day, I’m the expert teaching future engineers; by evening, I’m the one struggling to find the right words in a cafe. Stepping back into a beginner’s shoes restores empathy. I’m reminded firsthand how difficult it is to acquire new knowledge, which directly helps me improve my own educational projects.
The takeaway. Walking out onto the Port Vell waterfront after class, I feel a proper sense of reset. Teaching here has confirmed that core principles have no borders.
Seeing that spark in the students’ eyes makes it all worth it, and with that I can return to the business race with a clear head.