The emergence and success of digital media startups seems to open a new golden era for journalism, and yet women are hardly at the forefront of the digital revolution, as this remains a male-dominated field.
Swiss students have dispersed for the summer holidays. Among those graduating and entering the job market, a new trend is emerging. More and more young people are founding startups. Idyllically situated with views of Zurich, the Villa Rigi, a former manor house, has bright rooms and a garden that now serve a new purpose: as a headquarters for Swiss startups. Five startups are based here, among them ElectricFeel, a technology spin-off from the university ETH Zürich, with a focus on urban mobility.
At the second World Collaborative Mobility Congress (Wocomoco), held May 7-8 in Bern, Switzerland, entrepreneurs and policymakers discussed over the two days their experiences and identified challenges ahead in reshaping mobility.
Scaling up a green and inclusive business is a challenge many entrepreneurs are now facing.
As a way to reverse harrowing global youth-employment numbers, youth entrepreneurship is seen as a bright light at the end of a very long tunnel. But how viable of a solution is it? ISTANBUL, Turkey — The numbers are terrifying. According to recent research conducted by The Economist, around 24.4 percent, or about 290 million, of the world’s young people are currently unemployed. No wonder they’ve been dubbed the Jobless Generation.
“I don’t like to look back, which is why all the mentoring I am doing for WEF feels a little strange,” admitted Fabela. But pushed to reflect on the factors that have contributed to VimpelCom’s success, Fabela offered six key takeaways for aspiring entrepreneurs.