VOICES THAT INSPIRE – Session Report

On behalf of the European Network of Innovation for Inclusion and the partners of the CREASSE initiative, we sincerely thank you for participating in the event “VOICES THAT INSPIRE – What led you to become an entrepreneur?”. 

The session showed just how much interest there is in the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) across Europe, and how much potential it has to bring new life and opportunities to our rural communities.

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Inspiring stories shared by our speakers

• Rakip Belishaku, Founder of Rinora Handmade  (Albania) – Natural sponges, handmade soaps.
• Sergio Aranda, Co-founder of Emprendiciencia (Spain) – Science-based social entrepreneurship.
• Gabriella Baráth, Project manager at Hatpöttyös Restaurant – Six dot restaurant (Hungary) – Gastronomy and social inclusion. 
• Dino Ricci, Founder of Assurd – Sorsi e Morsi (Italy) – Social gastronomy and culture.
• María Soto, Director at  Cooprado Foundation (Spain) – Agriculture and livestock.
• Tommaso Padula, Coordinator at Cooperativa Mest – Birrificio Matarè (Italy) – Craft beer and local development.
• Mary Antoniou, Founder at MarySou (Cyprus) – Sustainable crafting.
• Sentiljana Marku, Founder of Danja’s Raspberries (Albania) – Organic agriculture.
• Balázs Tóth, Head of Work Organisation at Mezőföld Local Community Association (Hungary) – Rural development and community empowerment.
• Michalis Pantelides, Founder at Michalis Pantelides (Cyprus) – Sustainable Fashion.