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    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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    shesnext-editorial June 10, 2026

    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…

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    shesnext-editorial May 13, 2026

    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…

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    shesnext-editorial May 6, 2026

    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…

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    shesnext-editorial March 11, 2026

    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…

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    shesnext-editorial February 11, 2026

    The power of female networks in the CEE start-up ecosystem 

    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…

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    shesnext-editorial December 17, 2025

    The Power of 360° Business Skills in Shaping Women Entrepreneurs 

    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…

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    shesnext-editorial December 12, 2025

    Cashless Economy Empowering Women Entrepreneurs  

    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…

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    shesnext-editorial April 8, 2025

    The challenges of female entrepreneurship in Ukraine during wartime 

    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…

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    shesnext-editorial March 24, 2025

    Winning in a battle against imposter syndrome 

    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…

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    shesnext-editorial March 5, 2025
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