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…
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…
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. …
Breaking barriers: The journey of a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur revolutionising Azerbaijan’s legal scene
Amidst Azerbaijan’s evolving societal norms, Sona Salimli-Alasgarova emerges as a beacon of change, transforming the legal field with her innovative venture, Legalaid, and advocating for…
Emerging Europe Talks She’s Next with Havva Safarova
“I was working in a corporate environment, in a hotel, in the marketing department, and we were seeking professional travellers and family travellers [who could…
Emerging Europe Talks She’s Next with Turkan Ismayilli and Cristina Doros
“My background is the tourism industry, but when my son was born, he came with a bonus. [This is how] autism came into our lives,”…
In Azerbaijan, women seek the perfect mix of soft and hard skills
Azerbaijani women face some unique challenges when starting a business, but they are increasingly making their mark on society. Earning more money, fulfilling a long-held…
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…