Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship isn’t just about building companies—it’s about building momentum, shifting mindsets, and rewriting what's possible.
This space brings together the energy of start-ups, the ambition of founders, and the ecosystems, programmes, and capital that help them take flight.
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- Start-ups & Venture Capital
- Scaling & Growth Strategies
- Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills
- Social Entrepreneurship & Impact
Teaching teenagers to found start-ups is the easy bit
What is, and what is not, a start-up? And does it matter?
Churches have long been radical innovators
The pull of larger capital markets is robbing CESEE of its unicorns
The EU’s much-heralded ‘EU Inc’ is nothing of the sort
Every organisation has its own definition of AI literacy
Businesses and individuals pay a high price for settling at ‘good enough’
Central and Eastern Europe's three-decade growth model is losing its potency
Vibe coding has torn down the barriers to building software. What to do with it?
Teaching teenagers to found start-ups is the easy bit
What is, and what is not, a start-up? And does it matter?
The pull of larger capital markets is robbing CESEE of its unicorns
The EU’s much-heralded ‘EU Inc’ is nothing of the sort
Central and Eastern Europe's three-decade growth model is losing its potency
Vibe coding has torn down the barriers to building software. What to do with it?
The case for the prestigious office has never looked shakier
How a regional fintech association can transform the Western Balkans
How an Estonian built a mobility empire by thinking bigger, not smaller
What is, and what is not, a start-up? And does it matter?
The pull of larger capital markets is robbing CESEE of its unicorns
Strong brands, not slogans, put countries on the map
How a regional fintech association can transform the Western Balkans
How an Estonian built a mobility empire by thinking bigger, not smaller
War has transformed Ukrainian firms, but measuring their success remains chaotic
Why entrepreneurship needs more than money—and what that means for lending
The days when a pitch deck and a smile could secure pre-seed funding are over
Cybersecurity is often an afterthought. Moldova wants to change that
Teaching teenagers to found start-ups is the easy bit
Churches have long been radical innovators
Every organisation has its own definition of AI literacy
Businesses and individuals pay a high price for settling at ‘good enough’
The lost art of holding one’s tongue
How a regional fintech association can transform the Western Balkans
How an Estonian built a mobility empire by thinking bigger, not smaller
War has transformed Ukrainian firms, but measuring their success remains chaotic
Why entrepreneurship needs more than money—and what that means for lending
How a regional fintech association can transform the Western Balkans
War has transformed Ukrainian firms, but measuring their success remains chaotic
Why entrepreneurship needs more than money—and what that means for lending
Europe keeps refugees idle whilst crying out for workers. Time to reinvent the rules
The days when a pitch deck and a smile could secure pre-seed funding are over
Cybersecurity is often an afterthought. Moldova wants to change that
Side hustlers are proving that reinvention need not involve venture capital
The Last Word: Letting go of old habits
Start-up ecosystems are thriving in the Baltics
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Empowering women entrepreneurs
Eleven countries. Hundreds of voices. One urgent mission: unlock the potential of women-led businesses.
This report reveals the barriers, breakthroughs, and bold ideas shaping the future of female entrepreneurship in emerging Europe and Central Asia. Essential reading for those committed to building inclusive, resilient economies—where women don’t just participate, they lead.
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UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL
She’s Next community
More than a platform—this is a movement.
She’s Next connects, supports, and celebrates women-led businesses across emerging Europe and Central Asia.
From funding opportunities to mentorship and visibility, we champion the bold ideas and brave women leaders redefining entrepreneurship in the region.
If you believe the future is female—and entrepreneurial—this is where it begins.
ENHANCE SKILLS
Mentorship programme for start-ups
Mentorship, reinvented.
This is not about giving answers—it’s about asking better questions.
Designed for early-stage founders, our programme offers strategic guidance, challenge, and perspective for those building what’s next. Because growth isn’t linear—and reinvention is part of the journey.
Tech Emerging Europe Advocates
One network. 25 markets. Unlimited potential.
This is the world’s only grassroots tech community focused on emerging Europe—connecting founders, investors, and enablers across borders.
For those who believe the region’s tech story is just getting started.
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Readiness
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teams.
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transformation.
Foresight
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Growth
Scale with
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growth.
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growth.
Positioning
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perception.
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decision-makers.
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