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. …
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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…
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…
What drives female entrepreneurs?
Motivation and initiative are the strengths female entrepreneurs value the most. And although it’s not only about the money, in the end, it very much…