Welcome to our virtual fireside chat with Leyla Bekir, serial entrepreneur from Växjö.

Leyla heads the fast-growing accounting company Ekonova, has built several ventures, and works closely with the entrepreneurship ecosystem through board positions and strategy projects. She is also a Partner and Chairman of the Board for Young Future Workforce.

In this virtual fireside chat we discuss:

1- Leyla's journey as an entrepreneur

2- What makes the ecosystem in Växjö inclusive when it comes to work and entrepreneurship for minorities

3- What support networks exist to help female entrepreneurs and women seeking jobs

4- How to network and find support as an entrepreneur and fight against the odds

5- What’s the role of migrants and women in making Sweden a top global innovator

6- Leyla's advice to upcoming entrepreneurs, job seekers, and professionals who want to move to Växjö to build their dream life

Leyla will be interviewed by Mehkar Sheikh, Director for Startup Grind Växjö, communications specialist, and career educationist.