Florian Bourqui's Journey – Take Control Now Podcast

For this fifth episode of the Take Control Now podcast, I had the pleasure of welcoming Florian Bourqui, founder and director of NumerActive Sàrl, active throughout French-speaking Switzerland. Florian shares his journey of highs and lows, his varied professional experiences, and his vision of entrepreneurship.

Who is Florian Bourqui?

Originally from Fribourg, Florian discovered computers at an early age: by 12, he had already built his first website. After completing a vocational IT qualification (CFC), he worked at Groupe E, then joined Swatch Group and Bochung. Curious and eager to grow, he explored everything from IT support to international technical sales.

His appetite for risk and drive to push his limits led him to co-found Istia Digital Solutions, before launching NumerActive in 2020 — his own agency specialising in marketing, advertising and digital transformation.

The Challenges Along the Way

Throughout the episode, Florian touches on several key themes:

• A tough start: landing a first job with no experience wasn't straightforward.
• Big corporations: at Swatch Group, he quickly realised that multinationals offer stability but little freedom.
• Changing direction: his experience with network marketing sparked a passion for sales and personal development.
• Resilience: having left home at a young age, he had to forge his own path — an experience that built the "winner" mindset he carries today.

His Vision and Advice

👉 Freedom: being an entrepreneur means accepting a 7-day work week, but also choosing your own hours and priorities. 👉 Failure as learning: every setback becomes an opportunity for growth. 👉 Leadership: surround yourself with mentors, listen, learn — then carve out your own path. 👉 Mindset: break out of the "employee pattern" and cultivate a long-term vision.

"Every morning I wake up with a hunger to win. Failure is part of the game — but it's what keeps me moving forward."

Inspirations and Routines

• A passionate fan of electronic music, Florian draws creative energy and an open mindset from that world.
• Key reads:
  • Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki
  • Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill
  • Your Wish Is Your Command – Kevin Trudeau
• Athletic by nature, he often draws parallels between his mindset and that of a high-performance athlete.

NumerActive Today

Founded in 2020, the agency has already delivered dozens of projects across French-speaking Switzerland. Its mission: deliver tangible results for businesses in terms of visibility, lead generation and digital transformation. Florian takes pride in working with specialists from each field, ensuring quality and real impact.

Where to Find Florian Bourqui

• On LinkedIn: Florian Bourqui
• On his agency's website: NumerActive

Conclusion

Florian Bourqui delivers an honest account that weaves together personal resilience and entrepreneurial ambition. From his difficult beginnings to building NumerActive, he is a compelling example of what's possible with a clear vision, discipline and courage.

👉 Whether you're already running a business or thinking about going independent, his story offers genuine inspiration and motivation.