In this episode of Poland Weekly’s Business Focus, host Sylwia Ziemacka sits down with Marta Winiarska, President of the Board at BioInMed, to explore the rapid growth of Poland’s biotechnology sector and its rise on the global stage. Key insights from the interview include: Poland’s Growing Role in Global Biotech: From the early days of…
Welcome to the new episode of Business Focus, brought to you by Poland Weekly! In this edition titled Well-being 2.0, Sylwia Ziemacka interviews Or Hever, CEO of Move4Life, to discuss innovative ways to enhance well-being for both individuals and businesses. They delve into the evolving definition of workplace well-being, the disconnect between management and employees,…
In this episode of StartUPwithPoland, host Tessa McIver interviews Olga Sobieraj, a seasoned Sales, Marketing, and Business Strategy Consultant. With a remarkable background as the former CEO of Ogilvy and Marketing Director at Amrest, Olga brings a wealth of knowledge to Poland’s startup ecosystem. Specializing in mentoring and coaching startup founders—especially within the FMCG sector—Olga…
In this exciting episode of StartUPwithPoland, we dive deep into the heart of Poland’s thriving innovation ecosystem. Join host Tessa McIver as she interviews Maciej Sadowski, co-founder of Startup Hub Poland, Committee Chairman at the Polish Chamber of Commerce, Venture Partner at a VC fund, and a key player in Poland’s startup scene.
Welcome to another exciting episode of Startup with Poland, hosted by Tessa McIver! In this episode, we dive deep into Poland’s thriving startup ecosystem, focusing on sustainability and the circular economy. Our guest is Marcin Koziorowski, CEO of Ecobean, a pioneering startup that’s turning heads in the recycling and sustainability sector. Join us as Marcin…
In this episode of Startup with Poland, host Tessa McIver sits down with Aleksander Dunin, CEE Manager at Timeleft, to explore how this innovative startup is tackling the growing issue of big city loneliness in Central and Eastern Europe. Aleksander shares insights into Timeleft’s unique approach to connecting people through curated dinner experiences, discusses the…
In this episode, we sit down with Wojciech Borowski, Group CEO of McCANN Poland, a true titan of the creative industry both in Poland and internationally. Wojciech shares the captivating story of building business successes through the “Truth to Impact” philosophy. He reveals the strategies behind creating an award-winning campaigns, realized in partnership with Mastercard,…
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 Board at Orange Polska, Bożena has led the transformation of Orange from a traditional telecom giant into a key player in digital transformation. She shares insider stories on Orange’s evolution, success…
PKP Intercity has secured more than 2 billion PLN from the National Recovery Plan (KPO) to support its ambitious plans to expand and upgrade its fleet, marking a significant milestone in Poland’s public transportation sector. This grant will cover 94% of the project costs, funding the purchase of 56 zero-emission locomotives and the modernization of…
A study released in August by Deloitte found that the average mortgage interest rate in Poland is 8.06%. By comparison, homeowners in Croatia, Slovenia, and Slovakia, all eurozone members, are paying under 4%. The cash for mortgage subsidies earmarked in the 2025 budget for first-time buyers will now be redirected to areas devastated by Storm…