…men and women against a male norm of entrepreneurship, identifying the shortcomings of women (Marlow, 2013), to contextual studies focusing on gendered structural constraints that explain why it is harder for women to undertake an entrepreneurial career (Cardella et al., 2020). At the same time, most of these studies are from Western, chiefly Anglo-Saxon countries with a long history of capitalism and free enterprise (Jennings and Brush, 2013); therefore, the findings may not adequately describe…

…opportunities after the completion of the incubator. As part of the inspiration block, a range of activities were organized with the aim of inspiring students to consider socially responsible and environmentally sustainable entrepreneurship as a viable career path. Two major events were organized – ESI Sustainability Challenge and Impact Lab. In addition, 23 webinars and seminars with experts from industry and academia took place, including such prominent local startups as Longenesis, FIXAR, YoPlayDo,…

The tech path not taken took her and 3 girls from Moldova to Silicon Valley “If I had been presented with information about technology when I was in high school, I might have chosen a tech career. Instead, I am able to give such a chance to other girls,” says 2014 SSE Riga graduate Ana Efros from Moldova. Ana focused her studies in the Latvian capital on management and communication skills and wrote her bachelor’s thesis at SSE Riga on marketing techniques for non-profit organizations. “I have…

…the benefits for students who participate in the Mentorship Programme? By participating in the mentorship programme: you have an opportunity to expand your network, meet new people and gain contacts which can be quite useful for your future career; your mentor can provide you either personal or professional advice and necessary guidance; you can get answers to your questions related to employment or current job market needs/trends; you can develop your personal skills, gain self-confidence…

…benefits, as it empowers employees to work more efficiently with clients and equips management with the tools needed to make informed decisions, ultimately optimizing the entire organizational ecosystem. Faculty Viktorija Garanča has built a career in global corporations, where she played a critical role in developing, implementing and adapting CRM systems & reporting. She designed & led CRM trainings for sales, marketing and executives across Asia, Europe and the United States. Over…