Alessia Sebillo (Belgium, Social Economy) and Maksims Fedosejevs (Latvia, Mobility and Social Economy)

Participation in the Erasmus for young entrepreneurs is an invaluable experience that not only helps to develop entrepreneurial skills, but also contributes to personal development. Participating in this programme is definitely one of the best decisions of my life. Weiterlesen …

Erato Chatzimichalaki (Greece, NGO and education) and Rihards Demiters (Latvia, sustainable farming and education)

Possibly the most valuable thing I gained in my time at Hopeland was the connections and friendships I developed with many of the people who were working there, or participating in the many projects. I now have valuable connections with not only eco projects in Greece, but also with people in Spain, Hungary, Romania, Germany, Turkey and more. Weiterlesen …

Carlos Jonay Suárez (Spain, Social Impact) and Martina Burtscher (Austria, Social Impact)

Collaborating with Carlos and being part of the Pueblos Remotos team was an incredible experience. This opportunity provided me with valuable insights into their business, learning extensively about impact management, business development, digital strategy, and social innovation, while improving my own services. Weiterlesen …

Marco Altea (Italy, Apps and accessibility) and Anete Bertholde (Latvia, Human Rights)

My journey led me to the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Exchange in Sardinia, Italy, where I had the privilege of being mentored by Marco Altea from Whable. Marco, battling multiple sclerosis, created Whable, an innovative application that effortlessly connects individuals with disabilities to accessible restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues.

Here are ten pivotal business leadership lessons I learned from Marco that I wrote down from our conversations together. Weiterlesen …

Claudio Caponigro (Italy, event services) and Arina Amalija Belova (Latvia, photography)

Reflecting on my transformative experience, I can wholeheartedly recommend such program, especially for recent graduates. The six months of entrepreneurial immersion allowed me to redefine my goals, understand my strengths and weaknesses. I trully had a personal and professional growth and I finally found my purpose. I am very grateful. Weiterlesen …

Jane Woods (UK, IT) and Raivo Akgun (Spain, IT retail)

Reflecting on this transformative journey, I am grateful for the wealth of knowledge, skills, and networks I gained. The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program has indeed been a cornerstone in my entrepreneurial journey, equipping me to steer RaivoCF toward a successful future. Furthermore, it is clear that the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program was not just a learning curve for me as an NE, but also a valuable experience for the HE, catalyzing growth and innovation in her business. Weiterlesen …

Miriam Hadassah Levie (Spain, language learning) and Veronika Wróbelová (Czech Republic, language learning)

This experience allowed me to understand the principles of business and aspects of entrepreneurship. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to become familiar with various marketing or AI tools, which are highly desirable and even essential for 21st-century business. Weiterlesen …

Katharina Unger (Austria, sustainable food production) and Michail Papamargaritis (Greece, sustainable food production)

“The exchange program with Michail proved super beneficial for me and LIVIN farmsas he also added a significant amount of value with his inputs. His external perspective served as a precious asset, bringing new insights to our team.” Weiterlesen …