LEAD Up

This episode is dedicated to the latest developments in technology worldwide and in Albania. With the help of our guests, we will try to explore the latest technologies, their role in our society, and how innovation is an important vehicle for economic development. Episode guests: ⁠Enio Jaço - CEO of CBS Creative Business Solutions and President of AmCham in Albania ⁠⁠Shqipe Berisha⁠ - General Manager at TUMO Tirana Center for Creative Technologies ⁠Genti Selenica - CEO and Founder at Baboon Delivery | co-Founder MEXT ⁠Kreshnik Skënderi - Managing Partner at BTech ⁠ChatGPT Hosts: ⁠⁠Eno Muja⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sokol Ymeri⁠

"Tourism is a social, cultural, and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes." Definition of tourism by the World Tourism Organization In this episode, our guest will talk about tourism and several initiatives in Albania to support the growth of this sector in a consistent and sustainable way. Episode guests: Herida Duro - Director of Tourism Programs Development, Ministry of Tourism and Environment ⁠⁠⁠Dhurata Gazulli - Sustainable Tourism Advisor (SRD) at GIZ Albania ⁠⁠Sofjola Kotelli – Leader Tourism Component (SRD) at GIZ Albania ⁠⁠Dhurata Thanasi - Founder of "Silver Spoon", Senior Consultant at FAO Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠Eno Muja⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sokol Ymeri⁠⁠

In this inspiring episode of LEAD Up, we celebrate Women in Leadership by exploring their unique journeys to success. Listen as we engage with remarkable women from diverse backgrounds, who share their experiences of climbing the social ladder and breaking through glass ceilings. Together, we'll discuss how societal attitudes towards women in leadership have evolved within Albanian society and the challenges that still remain. Don't miss this special episode, featuring Ines Stasa, an insightful co-host who brings her own perspective to the conversation. Tune in and be inspired! Episode guests: ⁠Fabiola Duro⁠ - Founder of @INNVEST | @IMAA ⁠⁠Klodiana Beshku⁠ - Ph.D. Lecturer at the University of Tirana and Member of Tirana City Council ⁠Ardita Bufaj - Pianist and Lecturer at the University of Arts ⁠Albana Karapanço - Senior Legal Associate at PwC and Chair of the Regulatory, Legal & IPR Committee at the AmCham Albania Joana Dhiamandi⁠ - Architect, Founder of Dhiamandi Studio, and Co-Founder of WeWomen Organization Hosts: Ines Stasa ⁠⁠Eno Muja⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sokol Ymeri⁠

This episode is dedicated to Albania's Financial Education & Inclusion initiatives and their impact so far. We will speak to different actors and hear from our guests about what they are doing and their plans. We will talk with experts and young entrepreneurs to learn about their experiences. Episode guests: Blerina Guga - CEO at Junior Achievement of Albania ⁠Antonio Demiri - Co-Founder & Designer at Dora Creative Space Altin Tanku - Director of the Research Department at the Bank of Albania Junida Tafaj - LEAD Fellow at the Ministry of Finance and Economy Elvis Ponari - CEO of Sigal Uniqa Group Pension Fund Hosts: ⁠Eno Muja⁠ ⁠Sokol Ymeri

This episode is dedicated to the opportunities for professional internships available to Albanian youths. We will explore different internship models and hear from our guests about what they are doing with their organizations. AADF Internship alumni will share her personal experience in a professional internship in the United States. Episode guests: Jonida Lamaj, Program Manager at the Albanian-American Development Foundation Bora Muzhaqi, Minister of State for Youth and Children Anisë Abazi (Kodhelaj), Manager, Human Capital Advisory Services and Human Resources at Deloitte Albania and Kosova Loreta Hysa, Chief Marketing Officer at WearWorks Hosts: Eno Muja Sokol Ymeri