Female entrepreneurship does not fail on ambition. It fails on environment.
Across Eastern Europe and Central Asia, female entrepreneurship is still treated like an endurance sport. Women are praised for grit, flexibility, and their ability to…
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Turning knowledge into strategy
Closing the knowledge gap among women entrepreneurs has the potential to significantly increase economic productivity and resilience. Throughout Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Central…
Turning knowledge into strategy
Closing the knowledge gap among women entrepreneurs has the potential to significantly increase economic productivity and resilience. Throughout Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Central…
The visibility gap
Why women entrepreneurs in CEE remain underrepresented and how the ecosystem can change this Judging by the number of start-ups, innovative solutions and new products…
Learning to master the dignified ‘no’
Every woman founder eventually reaches a moment where she must choose between being liked and leading Women are often praised for empathy, understanding and care…
The power of female networks in the CEE start-up ecosystemÂ
Collaborative networks are proving more powerful than individual ambition in emerging ecosystems The start-up landscape of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is undergoing a structural…
The Power of 360° Business Skills in Shaping Women EntrepreneursÂ
To accelerate the growth of women-owned businesses in our region, we need to create Express Centres for Entrepreneurs—creative, practical, ‘one-stop-shop’ spaces. At a recent start-up event, I…
Cashless Economy Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Â
The nature of payments and transactions has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, with cashless payments increasingly taking precedence over the use of cash…
The challenges of female entrepreneurship in Ukraine during wartimeÂ
All Ukrainian businesses face challenges due to Russia’s ongoing war, but their impact is often greater on female-led businesses. Women entrepreneurs in Ukraine face significant…
Winning in a battle against imposter syndromeÂ
I stepped into a room for a meeting with senior managers and immediately felt discomfort. I was at least ten years younger than most of…