As part of the course 3PO546 Enterprise in Praxis, we had the privilege of welcoming Martin Strnad, an attorney with more than seventeen years of professional experience. Over the course of his career, he has worked in in‑house positions at global technology companies as well as in leading Czech law firms, where he specialized in […]
As part of the course 3PO542 Foundation of Business, we welcomed two inspiring guests from Česká spořitelna – Ondřej Vaněk and Marta Hejlová, alumni of our Entrepreneurship – Startups and Innovation minor. Their lecture gave students a direct look into how banks approach business financing, from startups to established companies. Through practical examples from winemaking, […]
During November 2025, students of the courses 3PO301 Social Entrepreneurship and 3PO550 Social Innovation had the opportunity to visit two social enterprise cafés in Prague. The first was Kavárna Stará škola in Smíchov, operated by the organization Elpida, which supports seniors in living an active and fulfilling life. In addition to the café, Elpida runs […]
Our recent guest in 3PO310: Freelancing and Digital Nomadism was Radmila Pinkavová Jirkovská, mentor, coach, and freelancer, who after twenty years at TV NOVA (7 years as Editor-in-Chief and 13 years as HR Director) left the corporate world and set off on a journey around the globe. She spent a year as a digital nomad, […]
In the course 3PO310: Freelancing and Digital Nomadism, we welcomed Jaroslav Lhota, a Czech traveler and co-founder of the travel agency Adventura.cz, which he has successfully operated for 36 years. Jaroslav brought authentic stories from his journeys and shared practical advice for life on the road. He emphasized not only the romantic side of travel […]
As part of the course 3PO310: Freelancing and Digital Nomadism, we had the pleasure of welcoming Šárka Pelikánová, owner of the accounting and tax firm CEG.cz. Šárka founded her company at the age of 23 and today leads a team of 15 people, including her mother. She gained experience not only in the Czech Republic […]
As part of the 3PO101 Introduction to Entrepreneurship course, students had the opportunity to welcome Václav Nedvídek, founder of My Value Officer. His lecture focused on what it truly means to manage a business “by the numbers” – with a clear plan and the ability to make informed decisions. Students learned how a financial plan […]
The guest of the course 3PO544: Managing the Growth of New Business was Martin Vohánka, founder of Eurowag and an active philanthropist. In his compelling talk, he shared not only his entrepreneurial journey but also deeper reflections on the role of technology, democracy, and human interaction in today’s society. Using a range of examples, he […]
On November 5, the project “Entrepreneurship as a Second Career” was featured in prime time on CNN Prima News. The initiative is a collaboration between the Faculty of Business Administration at the Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) and the School of Business Administration of Silesian University in Opava. The project aims to support […]
In their latest article published in Contemporary Social Science, Marko Orel and Will Bennis explore why some academic coworking spaces foster collaboration and innovation, while others fall flat. Their model identifies three key ingredients for success: thoughtful spatial design, mechanisms to bridge disciplinary divides, and institutional support that truly rewards interdisciplinary work. 🔗 Read the […]
