Season 8 | Ep27 From refugee to 7-figure founder: Klajdi Bega on building Luminary Group by age 27

From Albanian refugee to running a seven-figure recruitment firm by age 27.  

On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I'm joined by Klajdi Bega, founder and CEO of Luminary Group, a life sciences headhunting firm operating across the UK, Europe, and the US.  

Born in Albania and raised in North London, Klajdi’s story is one of grit, vision, and relentless drive. After starting in sales at 16 and entering recruitment six years ago, he launched Luminary just two years back—and hit £1 million in revenue in his second full year!  

In this episode, we discuss:  

- Klajdi’s journey from refugee to successful founder  

- How he’s building a high-performance, values-driven team  

- The lessons learned from year one versus year two of trading  

- Balancing marriage, family life, and business ownership  

- The power of mentorship, goal-setting, and staying focused on a clear vision  

If you're in your 20s and thinking of launching a business—or if you just want to hear an incredibly inspiring story—this episode is not to be missed. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Klajdi Bega and Luminary Group

02:59 Klajdi's journey from refugee to CEO

06:01 Early life and challenges in North London

08:55 Career beginnings and entry into recruitment

12:13 The transition to entrepreneurship

15:08 Building Luminary Group: vision and strategy

17:52 Navigating the recruitment landscape

21:01 Growth and future plans for Luminary Group

24:03 Navigating marriage and business

27:10 Year one: achievements and expectations

29:29 Training the next generation

32:10 Building client relationships

34:48 Year two: growth and recognition

39:02 Balancing work and family life

45:03 Navigating recruitment challenges

47:56 The impact of AI on recruitment

50:08 Global expansion and client relationships

52:02 Scaling for success

55:06 Building a strong company culture

56:56 Vision for the future

59:53 Personal growth and work-life balance

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