‘I Did It’ Episode with Alina Karapetyan
In the latest I Did It episode, we meet Alina Karapetyan, a seasoned telecom and IT professional turned entrepreneur, who proves that big ideas often…
Category: #Armenia
Emerging Europe Talks She’s Next with Amalya Yeghoyan
“Growing up in Gyumri, Armenia’s second city, I was surrounded by traditions that often-placed limitations on women. My dream was always to escape, to leave…
‘I Did It’ Episode with Hermine Hakobyan
In the latest episode of I Did It, we meet Hermine Hakobyan, an inspiring entrepreneur whose journey exemplifies perseverance, innovation, and balance. From overcoming early…
‘There is no position or business in this world that is not for a woman’
Silva Mesropyan’s story mixes personal achievement with a broader mission, shaping a future where female potential is not just acknowledged but actively nurtured for societal…
Visa brings She’s Next Global Campaign to Armenia and Hosts Panel Discussion in Partnership with the EBRD
YEREVAN, March 25, 2024 — The global She’s Next Empowered by Visa initiative has been launched in Armenia by Visa, the world leader in digital…
Stronger together, stronger with support
Cultural norms and biases may be influencing the success of at least some female entrepreneurs in Armenia. Armenian female entrepreneurs face numerous challenges when starting…
Networking to the top
Education is crucial to empowering female entrepreneurs, and that education can be both formal and – increasingly – informal. Level of education has a direct…
Survey reveals women entrepreneurs want to develop their digital skills and take their businesses international
Results of recent research in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus – conducted by Emerging Europe as part of the She’s Next…
‘She’s Next is not just about Visa, we are trying to make societal change’
Emerging Europe speaks with Vira Platonova, Visa senior vice president and regional director for 17 countries, about the She’s Next Empowered by Visa initiative, and…
Unequal pay: Funding female entrepreneurs
Female entrepreneurs face several challenges in financing and growing a business, often including limited access to capital. Nevertheless, there are also new opportunities and resources…