Code-switching in Central Asia
Nazerke Kalidolda’s journey from Google to start-ups reveals what women entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan face—and what actually helps Kazakhstan’s technology sector presents an uncomfortable fact. The…
Category: Interviews
Daring to try
Ana Chirița helped lay the groundwork for Moldova’s IT Park—then watched it exceed every expectation. The Moldova Innovation Technology Park was built through collaboration. The government, the…
‘Agriculture is not just about crops—it’s about people who love what they do’
Oksana Antonova built a career in agricultural market research during Ukraine’s turbulent economic transition. Now as CEO of AgriStatis, she leads research across three countries…
Building dreams: Architecture, entrepreneurship, and breaking down barriers in Azerbaijan
Lala Abdullayeva is the founder and CEO of ArchiArchitecture and the creator of the @archi.baku platform, which is revolutionising access to architectural and construction resources…
‘Events aren’t just gatherings—they’re emotions that become memories’
Arevik Abrahamian transformed a pandemic career disruption into opportunity, co-founding TUZ Creative Agency in Armenia. Now she’s championing female leadership in a culture where women’s…
From corporate climber to empowering leader: A journey of courage and growth
Jasna Mitrović Kukurić, business mentor and founder of Jednostavno Više, believes that leadership is about respect, empathy, and empowering others to recognise their own strength.…
From homemade laptop to Azerbaijan’s first podcast
Leila Aliyeva’s first ‘laptop’ was made out of a shoebox. Now she’s a hugely successful career woman, and founder and presenter of Azerbaijan’s first podcast. …
‘Time to put the spotlight on Georgia’s women entrepreneurs’
Diana Lezhava set out to create a high-end brand, made in Georgia. It didn’t work out, but she remains proud of what she achieved and…
Moldova’s mental health changemaker
Psychologist Ana Niculăeș wanted to make a change in her home country of Moldova, removing the stigma surrounding mental health. She has done so, and…
From oil field to start-up
Zhanna Kazakbayeva has put her successful career in the energy sector on hold to devote her attention to her start-up, Botaqan, a resale platform for…