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📣 nominated leader

ELENA YANEVA

From fairy dreams to innovating sustainable building materials.

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CEO & Co-founder

Hempstatic

Bulgaria 🇧🇬

inspirational leader
Elena Yaneva
Elena Yaneva

ABOUT ELENA

Elena Yaneva co-founded Hempstatic with the aim of transforming the building materials sector through innovative uses of hemp-based biocomposites. Starting her journey with a passion for fairies and magical transformations, she now channels that creativity into developing sustainable construction solutions. Her work at Hempstatic is dedicated to advancing industrial symbioses between agriculture and construction, pushing the boundaries of eco-friendly building practices. With a background in civil engineering from TU Wien, Elena is leading efforts to not only innovate in her field but also to address gender imbalances in the traditionally male-dominated sectors of construction and manufacturing.

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EMPOWERING OTHERS TO LEAD AND GROW.

Elena Yaneva

ELENA IN A NUTSHELL

CEO & Co-founder

Hempstatic

area of expertise

Production Bulgaria 🇧🇬

companies Elena has worked for

leadership

ELENA AS A LEADER

Success for Elena is about making meaningful impacts and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in her industry. She defines success not just through achievements but through the continuous pursuit of growth and the ability to inspire and empower those around her.

Leadership is not management.

Great Leaders aspire.

The future of leadership is female.

When I think of a leader, I think of disruption.

Elena Yaneva
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TRANSFORMING INDUSTRIES WITH HEART.

Elena Yaneva

ELENA ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Elena maintains her work-life balance by adopting a flexible, responsive approach to the demands of her work and personal life. She emphasizes the importance of processing emotions and situations before reacting, which helps her manage stress and maintain mental health. Her strategies include focusing on positive aspects, maintaining a supportive social circle, and ensuring she has time for personal growth and reflection. This holistic approach enables her to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship effectively.

ELENA ON INSPIRING CHANGE

Elena's career is marked by moments where she has turned challenges into opportunities, particularly in overcoming societal expectations and internal fears. By focusing on her vision and maintaining an enabler mindset, she has successfully navigated disbelief and fear, becoming a trailblazer in her industry. She emphasizes the importance of persistence and focus in overcoming obstacles, inspiring her team and peers to adopt similar resilience.

Elena Yaneva
Elena Yaneva
Elena Yaneva
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INSPIRATION THROUGH INNOVATION.

Elena on becoming a better leader

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