As Ivan completed his first semester, his entrepreneurial instincts kicked in. Seeing an opportunity to apply what he was learning, he founded Navii, a web design, hosting, and software development company. At first, he built websites for free to gain experience and credibility. His breakthrough came when a local non-profit organization offered him his first paid project—a $1,000 website development contract.
As word spread, Navii gained traction. When a school project required students to represent a business, some of Ivan’s classmates agreed to join him and use the same name, transforming his solo venture into a growing company. Navii was no longer just an idea—it was a brand in the making.