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15 Sep 2024 | Column
The last word: Hope for Hungary lies in Budapest, its diverse, liberal capital

Budapest’s ongoing support for liberal values comes despite the Hungarian government’s best efforts to erode it.

08 Sep 2024 | Column
The last word: Poland’s need for foreign workers creates policy challenges

Historically, Poland has not been a major destination for migrants, but the country’s growing economy has become a significant pull factor. That success creates new responsibilities for those in power.

03 Sep 2024 | Column
Daily musings: Emerging Europe IT talent

Interested in the IT talent in the emerging Europe region? Take a look at the 2024 edition of the Future of IT report, which Emerging Europe published in the summer.

01 Sep 2024 | Column
The last word: Drop ‘strategic location’; it’s yesterday’s news

In today’s economy, the availability of talent (now and in the future), talent retention, as well as the capacity for innovation are far more influential than geographic factors.

25 Aug 2024 | Column
The Last Word: ‘Stay, build, and let the world come to you’

The world doesn’t need another start-up from Silicon Valley—it needs your start-up right here, in emerging Europe.

20 Aug 2024 | Column
Daily musings: Founder Burnout

Running a business, especially if you are making an impact, is exhilarating but can also be overwhelming. Unfortunately, many founders and business owners fall into the trap of burnout, which can silently derail even the most passionate entrepreneurs.

04 Aug 2024 | Column
The last word: ‘In the current environment, we are all global’

In the face of adversity, a new wave of Ukrainian female entrepreneurs is redefining success and driving innovation.

01 Aug 2024 | Column
Daily musings: War for Talent in Ukraine

Bringing back Ukraine’s displaced population and ensuring that the talent remaining in the country continues to stay are the two most essential factors for powering the post-war economic recovery.

24 Jul 2024 | Column
Daily musings: Reinventing success and transforming tomorrow — Slack

Did you know that Slack, originally a gaming company called Tiny Speck, pivoted to create the popular collaboration tool we know today after their game failed to take off?

23 Jul 2024 | Column
Daily musings: Meet my mentee, Dr Amadu Sall!

This is Dr Amadu Sall, a talented, industrious, genuine, and very smart young man who recently graduated from medical school in Sierra Leone! This photo was taken when he was taking his medical oath in April this year.