Driving Innovation in Poland’s VC Landscape
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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 platform dedicated to supporting venture capital professionals. Paweł is also a Venture Partner at World Fund, Europe’s leading climate tech VC, and is deeply committed to fostering startups that drive positive…

Exploring the Science Behind Longevity and Strategies for Healthy Living
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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 one of the most fundamental questions of our time: Are we truly living longer in good health? This fascinating conversation dives into the science, lifestyle, and innovation driving the longevity movement….

New Realities for Boards: Heidrick & Struggles’ Board Monitor Europe 2024
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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 findings from the Board Monitor Europe 2024 report. 📊 Discover how boards across Europe, including in Poland, are shifting their roles and increasing operational involvement to navigate a complex post-pandemic business…

Funding Growth stage innovation
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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 McIver sits down with Jan Nalbert, Investment Manager at Warsaw Equity Group (WEG), to explore the evolving landscape of growth-stage funding in Poland. 💰 Jan provides insights into WEG’s recently reshaped…

Hybrid work reality check: balancing benefits and challenges in 2024
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Hybrid work reality check: balancing benefits and challenges in 2024

In this insightful conversation, Sylwia Ziemacka sits down with Dorota Osiecka, Partner and Director at Colliers Define, to discuss the evolving landscape of hybrid work based on findings from the latest “Hybrid and Beyond” report. They explore how hybrid work has impacted companies in Poland and what’s changed in recent years. Key Takeaways: Rising Popularity…

Opportunities and complexities in new regulations
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Opportunities and complexities in new regulations

In this episode, Sylwia Ziemacka sits down with Joanna Romańczuk, Managing Director of TMF Group Poland, to discuss the latest regulatory changes impacting businesses in Poland, as highlighted in the Q3 2024 Polish TMF Group Barometer. Covering both opportunities and new complexities, they explore how updates in tax, accounting, and administrative rules are shaping the…

Poland’s Biotechnology Breakthroughs: A New Era in Innovation
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Poland’s Biotechnology Breakthroughs: A New Era in Innovation

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…

Well-being 2.0: Enhancing well-being for individuals and businesses
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Well-being 2.0: Enhancing well-being for individuals and businesses

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,…

The Startup Mentor’s Perspective
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The Startup Mentor’s Perspective

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…

Fighting big city loneliness in Central and Eastern Europe
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Fighting big city loneliness in Central and Eastern Europe

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…