Futures Voices

Growing up in Sarajevo, Emir Pleh dreamt of becoming a professional motorcycle driver. He would complete studies in Information Systems and Economics, working his way through various corporate roles. His passion and entrepreneurial mindset led him to open one of Sarajevo’s most famous pub “Red Door”, all while building his corporate career and keeping his passion for motorcycles alive. Today Emir...

Željka Hassler- Product Design Manager at Fleetio Join us for a deep dive into UX design and AI with Željka Hassler, an experienced design expert. Learn about the important steps in creating software and hardware products, find out how AI adds value to the design process, and see how designers can keep users at the center even with AI. We'll also touch upon ethical issues like being open about usi...

Fedja Begovic, Chief of Party at USAID Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia & Herzegovina (Turizam) ———————————— Every good story has a humble beginning, and Fedjas is no different. From the streets of Maglaj to spearheading one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most ambitious tourism initiatives, Fedja Begovic's journey embodies the spirit of his homeland. His unassuming beginnings blos...

Amila Pita, Senior Director of Client Success at HTEC Group Inc. ———————————— Our vision is to position the Futures Leaders Summit as the leading platform in the country for ongoing collaboration between young STEM leaders, the local economy and the global community with the aim of creating the next generation of changemakers that will transform Bosnia and Herzegovina into a prosperous nation. Lea...

Zlatko Tanovic, CEO and Co-Founder Gazzda ———————————— Our vision is to position the Futures Leaders Summit as the leading platform in the country for ongoing collaboration between young STEM leaders, the local economy and the global community with the aim of creating the next generation of changemakers that will transform Bosnia and Herzegovina into a prosperous nation. Learn more at www.fls.ba.

Edin Skaljic, FabLab BiH, Founder Digital Innovation Hub 'Digital Storm' ———————————— Our vision is to position the Futures Leaders Summit as the leading platform in the country for ongoing collaboration between young STEM leaders, the local economy and the global community with the aim of creating the next generation of changemakers that will transform Bosnia and Herzegovina into a prospe...

Paul Cronin, Managing Director & CEO at Adriatic Metals | https://www.adriaticmetals.com/ ———————————— Our vision is to position the Futures Leaders Summit as the leading platform in the country for ongoing collaboration between young STEM leaders, the local economy and the global community with the aim of creating the next generation of changemakers that will transform Bosnia and Herzegovina...

Welcome to "EmpowerHER: Mostar"s Trailblazer in Brussels" podcast that unveils the inspiring journey of Elma Orucevic, women hailing from the picturesque city of Mostar, and her remarkable experience working in the heart of European politics in Brussels. In this podcast we delve into the personal narratives tracing her footsteps from her early life in Mostar to the prestigious halls...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Selma, an experienced professional in the automotive industry. We explore her international journey, her decision to return to Bosnia, and the evolution of her knowledge in automotive development. Discover the concept of agile development, its impact on innovation and efficiency, and recent advancements in software development within the industry. We dis...

The theme of "Leading by Example: How Volunteering can Champion Change" emphasizes the power of volunteerism as a catalyst for positive change in communities. It highlights the significance of leaders who inspire and motivate others through their selfless acts of volunteering. By setting an example through their own volunteer efforts, leaders can galvanize others to follow suit and contr...

Continuing on the previous episode, we are still asking the same questions. What makes a company future-ready? What do executives and founders do to enable their companies to respond to challenges? As a part of our annual event, the Futures Leaders Summit, we had the opportunity to interview leaders of some of the most interesting companies in the field of engineering and IT in BIH and talk about...

What makes a company future-ready? What do executives and founders do to enable their companies to respond to challenges? As a part of our annual event, the Futures Leaders Summit, we had the opportunity to interview leaders of some of the most interesting companies in the field of engineering and IT in BIH and talk about these topics and much more! This is a two-episode series that will contain s...

Futures Voices special episode to conclude 2021 focuses on our annual conference "Futures Leaders Summit". As part of this episode we speak to four incredible individuals representing four different organisation and four different sectors. Muamer Babajic, CEO and founder of DKR German Robotics Centre in Tuzla speaks to us about his journey and the acceleration of robotics and automation in Bosnia...

How many of us can say that we have worked for tech giants such as Google, PayPal, eBay and Roku? Better yet, how many people do you know that passed on a career in classical singing to conquer the tech industry? Well, Danijel Barač did exactly that and more. In 2003 he became the first employee from Bosnia & Herzegovina and one of the first from Yugoslavia to work at Google, helping expand th...

"Never allow fears to destroy your vision, prejudices to prevent you from growth, cruelty to embrace your heart, greed to haunt your mind, or tumble to shade your flare". Andrea Čordaš chose not to adhere to the social norm. She refused to let her surroundings (politics, tradition, polarised views) dictate her life or career. She grew up in Mostar and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Manage...

Right place at the right time? One thing is for sure, when an opportunity arises, seize it! That is exactly what Sladjana Cosic did in the midst of the war in Bosnia & Herzegovina. At the mere age of 13, she became the radio show host on the first private radio in Tuzla, Radio Kameleon . Working for the radio during the war gave Sladjana a meaningful way to contribute to her community. After t...

What is culture shock? For some of us it is going to an exotic country. Yet for Emir Hrnjic, the biggest culture shock was moving from one part of his hometown of Sarajevo, where he dodged shells and sniper fire, to another, considered “free territory”. With a promise of a scholarship to study in Malaysia, in 1994 he escaped besieged Sarajevo via a hand dug tunnel under the airport better known as...

Most of us who watched the Tokyo Olympics were in awe at the athleticism and multiculturalism, but we probably didn’t give too much thought to the thousands of incredible professionals that made the Olympics happen in the most difficult times. One of those people is Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Fedja Delalic, the Technology and Energy Manager at the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Behind ever...

When you are born and raised in Breza , a small town central Bosnia & Herzegovina town, reaching Oxford University to work with leading neuroscience researchers in better understanding the long-term effects of psychedelic drugs on neuroplasticity may seem impossible. Not for Merima Šabanović! She didn't allow her surroundings to limit her potential and she knew that to reach her goals she woul...

What does it take to succeed in a large multinational corporation? What are the characteristics of a good leader and what are the differences between coaching, mentoring and leading? Find out from Lejla Seperovic. She was born in Germany and has lived for a long time in Sydney, Australia but her roots in Travnik, Bosnia & Herzegovina ensured she never forgot where she is from. Lejla Seperovic...

There is probably no one today who hasn’t heard of the company AstraZeneca . We know of it from the media as one of the leading institutes producing vaccines to cope with COVID19. But did you know that Bosnia & Herzegovina’s own Dino Oglić is applying artificial intelligence in discovering new drugs and improving processes? So what does an AI researcher actually do at AstraZeneca?  Dino O...

Meet the multi-award winning mathematician that ran 17 marathons and worked as a chef to support his family, while completing his Ph. D as a refugee in Canada. Veselin Jungić, 'Veso' as he is known to his friends, is a teaching professor at Simon Fraser University with more than forty years of experience. Prof. Jungic’s story is one of inspiration, struggle, hard work and servant leadership. He wa...

You commence your university study and a war erupts. You find yourself on the front lines, questioning the world and where it's all leading to. You decide to take a chance, and in the middle of the war take up a scholarship to study engineering in Algeria! Amer Catovic’s life was turned upside down but his remarkable journey continued despite numerous setbacks, and he ended up studying at 6 Univer...

Namik Hrle was curious about everything and his passion for mathematics and computer science would lead him on a global journey. Today he is the Vice President at IBM Corporation, spearheading IBM’s Data and AI division. He is an IBM Fellow, the ultimate distinction of an IBM technical career given to a very small number of individuals who demonstrated the highest level of technical leadership, in...

From growing up in Banja Luka to becoming the Senior Vice President of Deutsche Telekom today, Borislav Tadić has always known the importance of listening and taking action. With 20 years of experience in media, IT, networks, innovation and security in multinational companies, Borislav is not your everyday executive you might expect to meet. After obtaining his Master of Science degree in Knowledg...