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 […]
Students of the Entrepreneurship Minor Specialization at the Department of Entrepreneurship, Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE), had a unique opportunity to meet Arben Prenaj, a seasoned expert from the business world, as part of the course 3PO542: Starting a Business. During his guest lecture, students gained valuable insights into: Key considerations when developing […]
For the sixth consecutive year, members of the Department of Entrepreneurship have participated as mentors and evaluators in the innovative educational project Amazing Business School. This experimental learning initiative engages students from the Faculty of Economics at the University of West Bohemia in Plzeň, who develop their business ideas while literally traveling by train. Inspired […]
Investments, startups, founders, and investors – and above all, plenty of inspiration. That’s what the recent (4/11/25) panel discussion at VŠE offered, bringing together four prominent voices from the Czech startup and investment scene: Jan Sláma (FaceUp, Jinej fond), Karel Zheng (KAYA VC), Sofie Deliu (CzechInvest), and Vladimíra Činčurová (European Startup Embassy). The conversation dove […]
On Thursday, October 30, 2025, students of the course 3PO401 Innovation and Entrepreneurship participated in the closing ceremony of the 15th wave of acceleration at Start it @ČSOB. They attended presentations by ten innovative start-ups that had completed an intensive five-month acceleration program filled with mentoring, workshops, and individual support. The Start it @ČSOB program […]
