On their own terms
How women entrepreneurs are building their way forward The entrepreneurial dream sells itself with seductive promises: autonomy, impact, unlimited potential. The reality involves overcoming obstacles…
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Women with a vision
A hackathon spanning 17 countries shows how digital platforms can unlock entrepreneurial potential When 1,753 women across Eastern Europe and Central Asia registered for an…
The She’s Next Hackathon 2025: Taking women entrepreneurs to the next level
An exciting final pitch day saw ten teams pitch to a jury of experts who had the impossible task of selecting three winners. From an…
‘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…
‘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…
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…
