Then maybe you already have a small entrepreneur in you!
Young people from Germany and Sweden who met in the YISEM project talk about their ideas and experiences with Social Entrepreneurship.
Hear about their discussion on what it takes to start a business, why it is important to find the right team mates, and how to overcome challenges of founding an enterprise as a newcomer in a country.
In this episode, participants discuss two social entrepreneurship projects from YISEM training in Bologna. One promotes lesser-known Bulgarian places via social media to boost tourism and local populations. The "Fuoriporta" app connects young women in city outskirts, fostering community and providing information. Both projects use technology and social media to tackle sustainability challenges, emphasizing economic development and safe spaces for women. They pledge to involve young women in decision-making and use local feedback for positive impact.
Young people from different European countries met at a "Young Innovator" bootcamp in Italy, where they shared their experiences regarding social entrepreneurship, learned how to deal with possible challenges and build the foundations for the success of a social enterprise. Members of the Greek and Slovenian team share an outline of their experiences and work in their local environments in Slovenia and Greece in this podcast. Listen to them!
Sweden is interesting for companies due to its strong economy, stable environment and high rankings in global indices. With its skilled workforce and strategic location in Northern Europe, it offers easy access to the entire European market. Additionally, Sweden supports green initiatives, making it ideal for environmentally conscious entrepreneurs.
The Achaia Adult Education Institute podcast discusses the experience of the Erasmus program in Italy. The focus is on the skills of the Greek participants and the exploration of a sustainable business idea - the utilization of wood waste from agriculture into fuel pellets. The interview with Managing Director Sandy Vamvaka highlights the young participants' valuable experiences with social entrepreneurship.