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by Richard Lucas 2nd October 2014 I don’t normally post meeting summaries of  Open Coffee Krakow meetings but today I am to show what a dynamic atmosphere we have here in Kraków, I noted 23 useful announcements. Below is a summary of who … Continue reading →

or “rejects are valuable” Richard Lucas September 2014 Introduction I’ve been rejected many times in my life and I still feel I am a valuable person.  I know many other people  who have been said “no” to by serious and important institutions and … Continue reading →

I came across LEMARQUE CAMPBELL when I saw his TEDxtalk at TEDxGrandBahama. As someone who is interested both in the TED Prize Global Witness campaign and transparency in different contexts, I thought it would be interesting to find out more about … Continue reading →

by Richard Lucas September 2014 Introduction Esmeralda Gonzalez wrote an article in the Krakow Post about how volunteering in Krakow changed her life for the better. Many years ago I went on a SCI/IVS workcamp in communist Czechoslovakia. I have … Continue reading →

I wrote this in 2008. Now I am preparing for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2014 I  decided to republish it. Not much has changed other than that I am older. Richard Lucas, September 2014   A contribution to Global Entrepreneurship Week  for YPO members, and … Continue reading →

Richard Lucas September 2014 Background I talked to two schools in Krakow today about them getting involved in Global Entrepreneurship Week this year.   Both seem positive, and while preparing materials about the project and movement, I came across this article I … Continue reading →

Introduction (and why the Chinese?) This post is a translated Interview with Yan- a professional journalist and editor, amateur fashion blogger in China. With Marlena and Krzysztof Achinger we have launched a blog about European fashion for Chinese speakers.  Our main blog … Continue reading →

There is a lively and sometimes angry debate going on in Krakow about how far the city government has been and wants to help us. I’ve written quite long posts about this on some Facebook pages. and thought I’d share them … Continue reading →

by Richard Lucas August 2014 listen to the interview here  I often listen to John’s daily interview with entrepreneurs here  and wanted to interview him. He is as interesting as the guys he interviews, and we can learn from his success. Thanks … Continue reading →

Richard Lucas July 2014 Introduction I am invited from time to time to attend, speak at/be a mentor or sponsor events. I sometimes agree if it matches my plans, I support the goals of the organisation and the audience is one … Continue reading →