S3E12 Foreigners with Andrea Tkačuková

What does it really take to build a successful business around expat life in the Czech Republic? In this episode, we sit down with Andrea Tkačuková, CEO and co-founder of Foreigners.cz, to talk about entrepreneurship, relocation, and what’s changed in Czechia over the last 16 years for foreigners calling it home. From spotting a gap in the rental market as students back in 2009 to building a one-stop relocation powerhouse serving over 21,000 clients, Andrea shares the real stories behind the growth—wins, mistakes, and unexpected challenges along the way. We discuss Czech bureaucracy, cultural differences, co-founder dynamics after a personal breakup, and what it means to lead as a female CEO in a traditionally male-dominated space. Whether you’re an expat, entrepreneur, or just curious about life and business in Central Europe, this episode offers honest insights and practical inspiration. About Foreigners Group Foreigners Group is a Czech-based company helping foreigners feel at home in the Czech Republic. The company was founded by Andrea Tkačuková and Vojtěch Stehno, with a shared vision to simplify life for expats and support mutual understanding by overcoming language, cultural, and administrative barriers. For more than 16 years, Foreigners Group has been supporting foreigners. From international students to employees of multinational companies. So they can enjoy life in Czechia instead of getting lost in endless paperwork, real estate challenges, and uncertainty. Foreigners Services Foreigners Services provides comprehensive immigration and relocation services for individuals, families, and companies. The team assists with visas and residence permits, employee cards, health insurance, business setup, housing-related services, and communication with Czech authorities. The goal of Foreigners Services is to simplify complex processes, remove unnecessary stress, and help clients navigate the Czech system with clarity and confidence. https://www.foreigners.cz/ Life in Czechia is a project developed under Foreigners Services and serves as an online platform for foreigners who want to better understand life in the Czech Republic beyond paperwork. It offers practical information and guidance to help people orient themselves in everyday life and feel more confident and informed in their new country. https://lifeinczechia.com/ Foreigners Reality & Development Foreigners Reality & Development develops its own residential projects for sale or rent. For other investors, the team provides property management, rentals, and sales. They specialise in modern co-living projects. Their mission is to create and manage meaningful real estate projects where people can live or work comfortably. They focus on quality, functionality, and long-term value, with the goal of improving both the property itself and its surrounding area through a fair and professional approach. https://www.foreigners-reality.cz/ #lifeinczechia