In a world that demands constant adaptation, living with curiosity, awareness, intentionality, confidence, freedom, and discipline is an act of self-empowerment.
In a world that demands constant adaptation, living with curiosity, awareness, intentionality, confidence, freedom, and discipline is an act of self-empowerment.
Mindset is the invisible lens that refracts how we see opportunity, confront failure, and transform mere ideas into living, breathing ventures.
Two young entrepreneurs this week reminded me of the power of reinvention—not just in the work we do, but in how we approach relationships, learning, and leadership.
“Growing up in Gyumri, Armenia’s second city, I was surrounded by traditions that often-placed limitations on women. My dream was always to escape, to leave for Yerevan, the capital, and start a new life. But life had other plans for me, and I’m glad it did."
The future of education in emerging Europe—and everywhere—demands a radical shift. A revolution, not reform. The question is: will we have the courage to start over?
While attitudes are slowly changing, many people with mental health issues in the emerging Europe region still hesitate to seek help, fearing judgment or misunderstanding.
With help from EIT Health, a team in Poland is reinventing the way we diagnose and treat mental illness.
Just as the region has leapfrogged in areas like economic transition, technology and digital governance, it can also become a global leader in political stability and democratic innovation.
The next chapter of RIS must be bold. The programme needs a reinvention that addresses its most persistent challenges and embraces opportunities for meaningful transformation.
Starting out as an entrepreneur is tough. No amount of reading can truly prepare you for what to expect. I said what advice I would give myself if I were starting my entrepreneurial journey all over again, armed with the knowledge and experiences I have today.
For emerging Europe, rural development is a blank canvas. What it becomes will depend on the vision we’re willing to imagine and the courage we have to question everything we assume about it.