Understanding Polarization and Building Bridges: A Conversation with Wawrzyniec Smoczyński
In this episode of Impact Leaders, Magda Petryniak interviews Wawrzyniec Smoczyński, co-founder of the New Community Foundation, to explore the rising tide of polarization in Poland and its profound impact on businesses and communities. Recent data from the Digital Society Project underscores the urgency of this issue: Poland’s polarization index reached 3.83 in 2021, a staggering 41% increase from 2001 (2.71). This places Poland among the most ideologically divided...
Economics
Strengthening Europe’s Economy
Europe urgently needs to strengthen its economy and address its growing competitiveness gap to remain an anchor of peace, prosperity, and stability in a...
Investment
New Gunpowder Manufacturing Company
Four Polish state-owned entities—Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A. (ARP), Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ), Grupa Azoty S.A. (state majority shareholding), and MESKO S.A.—signed a Letter...
Politics
Poland’s New Migration Strategy
Donald Tusk’s government white paper envisages greater selectivity in the migration process.A major rethink of border control and the granting of rights to asylum...
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Technology
Hera Space Exploration Mission
In October, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched its Hera probe with a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in...
Economics
Poland’s growth outlook for 2024-2025
Poland continues to showcase its strength as one of the fastest-growing economies in the European Union. According to the European Commission’s Autumn Economic Forecast,...
Politics
Poland’s Presidential Election Race
A mayor, a boxing historian, and a TV host spar for the Polish presidency.The 2025 race for the Polish presidency is taking shape as...
IMPACT LEADERS
Understanding Polarization and Building Bridges: A Conversation with Wawrzyniec Smoczyński
In this episode of Impact Leaders, Magda Petryniak interviews Wawrzyniec Smoczyński, co-founder of the New Community Foundation, to explore the rising tide of polarization...
IMPACT LEADERS
From Refugee Support to Global Impact: McCANN Poland’s Revolutionary Approach
In this episode, we sit down with Wojciech Borowski, Group CEO of McCANN Poland, a true titan of the creative industry both in Poland...
IMPACT LEADERS
From Telco to Digital Leader: Orange’s Transformation Story I Bożena Leśniewska, VP of Orange Polska
In this episode, we sit down with Bożena Leśniewska, one of the most influential women in IT and technology. As Vice-President of the Management...
Focus on business
Poland Overcomes Challenges to Lead Europe in TSL
In this episode of Poland Weekly's Business Focus, host Sylwia Ziemacka delves into the backbone of Poland’s economy—the TSL (Transport-Shipping-Logistics) sector—with Jaroslav Ton, CEO...
Focus on business
Exploring the Science Behind Longevity and Strategies for Healthy Living
In this episode of Poland Weekly's Business Focus, host Sylwia Ziemacka is joined by Joanna Bensz, CEO of Longevity Center in Warsaw, to explore...
Focus on business
New Realities for Boards: Heidrick & Struggles’ Board Monitor Europe 2024
In this insightful episode of Business Focus, we sit down with Łukasz Kiniewicz, Managing Partner at Heidrick & Struggles Poland, to dive into the...
Start UP WITH POLAND
Finalrentals Driving New Horizons...
Welcome to StartUPwithPoland, where we bring you...
Start UP WITH POLAND
Driving Innovation in Poland’s...
In this episode of StartUPwithPoland, host Tessa...
Start UP WITH POLAND
The Startup Mentor’s Perspective
In this episode of StartUPwithPoland, host Tessa...
Start UP WITH POLAND
Startup ecosystem extraordinaire!
In this exciting episode of StartUPwithPoland, we...
Start UP WITH POLAND
Finalrentals Driving New Horizons in Car Rentals
Welcome to StartUPwithPoland, where we bring you stories from the innovators shaping the Polish startup ecosystem! In this episode, host Tessa McIver engages in...
Start UP WITH POLAND
Driving Innovation in Poland’s VC Landscape
In this episode of StartUPwithPoland, host Tessa McIver engages in a compelling conversation with Paweł Michalski, founder and CEO of VC Leaders, a prominent...
Start UP WITH POLAND
Funding Growth stage innovation
Welcome to StartUP with Poland – the series that dives deep into the thriving world of Polish startups! 🇵🇱✨ In this episode, host Tessa...
Thought Leaders
Chief InPost: Rafał Brzoska’s Vision
Rafał Brzoska was born in Zawada Książęca in 1977. At the of 22 he founded Integer.pl company to distribute leaflets, which soon turned into...
Thought Leaders
Maths & Money: Prof. Jan Obłój
How to calculate the futureProfessor Jan Obłój, one of the most prominent financial mathematicians of our time, graduated in 2002 from two faculties—Mathematics and...
Thought Leaders
Navigating ESG, AI and sustainability in aviation
Sylwia Ziemacka talks to Adam Sanocki, Member of the Board at the Polish Airports S.A. (PPL S.A.), one of the top aviation infrastructure companies...
Concert
Polish Carols by Mazowsze
It’s hard to imagine Polish traditional Christmas celebrations without listening to Polish carols performed...