Jenny Wayne - Interview

Jenny Wayne, a 2017 Computer Science graduate from Széchenyi István University, has turned a dormitory project into a thriving tech company with clients across three continents. We sat down with Jenny to learn about her entrepreneurial journey.

How did your business idea come about?

"It started as my thesis project—a logistics optimization platform for small businesses. My advisor encouraged me to enter the university's startup competition, and winning that gave me the confidence and seed funding to pursue it seriously."

What does your company do today?

"We provide AI-powered supply chain solutions for medium-sized manufacturers. Our platform reduces delivery times by up to 30% and helps companies respond faster to market changes. We now have 85 clients across Hungary, Austria, and Germany."

What role did Széchenyi play in your success?

"Everything. The Innovation Center gave us office space for the first year. Professor Kovács connected me with potential investors. And the university's Industry 4.0 research projects taught me how to think about real manufacturing challenges, not just theoretical computer science."

What's been your biggest challenge?

"Scaling from a two-person operation to a team of 22. Managing people is completely different from writing code. I had to learn that through experience, though my project management courses definitely helped."

What advice would you give aspiring entrepreneurs?

"Start while you're still studying. Use university resources—the mentorship, the competitions, the network. And don't wait for the 'perfect' idea. My thesis wasn't groundbreaking, but it solved a real problem, and that's what matters."