The 25th Anniversary Startup World Cup Championship: The Future is in Good Hands!

In July 2025, the picturesque Maldives hosted the 25th anniversary Startup World Cup Championship for children and youth — an event that became a celebration of ideas, innovations and leadership of the new generation. 

This year, the championship brought together young entrepreneurs from 35 countries, and each team demonstrated not just projects, but real maturity of thinking and a willingness to change the world for the better. The international jury, consisting of business community leaders, noted the depth of the projects and the students' ability to adapt to changing conditions. 

The teams presented both business and social startups solving urgent global problems - from environmental initiatives and technological developments to support for vulnerable groups.

Winners of the Startup World Cup Championship:

MiniBoss League (SIFE):

1. Fun Charmz (Australia)
2. Locate Me (Taiwan)
3. Young Traders and K&K (Ukraine)

MiniBoss League (SAGE):

1. Choco Pleasure (Ukraine)
2. Paw Pal (Azerbaijan)
3. Bouncy Paws (Australia)

BigBoss League:

1. AvatArt (United Kingdom)
2. Tudana (Turkmenistan)
3. PhotoLIBRO (Turkmenistan)

The Startup World Cup Championship also awarded special UN medals to recognise special achievements in sustainable development and global partnership. Here are their names:

• No Poverty Medal - Business Discoveries (Turkmenistan)
• No Hunger Medal - Danger Escape (South Africa)
• Good Health and Well-Being Medal - Magic Notebook (Slovakia)
• Quality Education Medal - Flash Cards (Turkmenistan)
• Gender Equality Medal - The African Luxury Experience (South Africa)
• Clean Water and Sanitation Medal - Super Hero Cards (Azerbaijan)
• Affordable and Clean Energy Medal - Onecup (Azerbaijan)
• Decent Work and Economic Growth Medal - Parfums Slaaay (Ukraine)
• Industrialization, Innovation and Infrastructure Medal - Aura Media Group (South Africa)
• "Reducing Inequality" - Wanderlume (Kazakhstan)
• "Sustainable Cities and Communities" - Fluffier (Ukraine)
• "Responsible Consumption and Production" - Sitzy (Malaysia)
• "Fighting Climate Change" - Brain Games (Turkmenistan)
• "Preservation of Marine Ecosystems" - Multimylius (Kazakhstan)
• "Preservation of Terrestrial Ecosystems" - Miaumiau Cafe (Ukraine)
• "Peace, Justice and Effective Institutions" - Fruberry (Turkmenistan)
• "Partnership for Sustainable Development" - StoryBites (Azerbaijan)

An important part of the championship was the special atmosphere of support and co-creation. Behind each project there was a team of professional mentors and teachers from MiniBoss and BigBoss Bussines Schools, who not only shared knowledge and experience, but also created an atmosphere of trust, motivation and support.

The mentors helped the participants develop a strategy, perfect their presentation skills and cope with the excitement of defending their projects. Parents also played a huge role - they inspired the children by their example, helped them believe in themselves and supported them at every step.

A special role in the success of the participants is played by the unique teaching methods at MiniBoss and BigBoss Bussines Schools. Educational approaches allow each student to reveal their talents and potential, give them the opportunity to express themselves outside the usual framework and acquire skills relevant for the 21st century.

During the training, students not only master the theoretical foundations of business and entrepreneurship, but also learn to apply knowledge in practice - develop real projects, analyze real business situations and find innovative solutions.

An important element of the program is the development of leadership and entrepreneurial competencies. Students practice teamwork, learn to take responsibility for the result, present their ideas to experts and investors.

The school helps to develop entrepreneurial intelligence - the ability to see opportunities where others see only difficulties, think strategically and act with confidence.

The winners of the championship not only won well-deserved awards, but also became an example for many of their peers, proving that awareness, hard work and innovative thinking are the path to success regardless of age.

The Startup World Cup Championship among children and youth in the Maldives in 2025 became not only an arena for identifying new generation leaders, but also a unique platform for exchanging experiences, creative ideas and forming new partnerships.

The Startup World Cup Championship is a shining example of what a systematic approach to the development of children and adolescents can lead to. At MiniBoss and BigBoss Bussines Schools, they teach not only to dream, but also to act, to see things through to the end, and to create value for others.

Students participating in the school programs become true leaders: courageous, disciplined, and ready to change the world for the better. And success at the World Cup proves that the future of entrepreneurship is in the safe hands of the new generation!







Startup World Cup Championship 

📊 Global Markets at Record Highs — But Are We on the Edge of Overheating?

By Andrew Azarov, Professor of Business and Economics, International Business Academy Consortium (United Kingdom)
Special report for 100news.tv

🌐 Markets Today: Optimism at All-Time High

As of July 27, 2025, global equity markets continue their upward momentum. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite marked their fifth consecutive all-time highs, powered by tech stocks and trade optimism.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin is trading firmly above $118,000, extending its bullish trajectory.

📈 Key Market Metrics

• S&P 500 ETF (SPY): $637.10   ▲ +0.41%
• Nasdaq-100 ETF (QQQ): $566.37   ▲ +0.25%
• Bitcoin (BTC): $118,187   ▲ +0.44%

🚀 What's Fueling the Rally?

1. Tech & AI Dominate

Nvidia, Alphabet, AMD, and Broadcom are leading the charge. Nvidia surpassed a $4 trillion market cap — a historic milestone even among mega-cap giants.

2. Global Trade Relief

Progress on U.S.–EU trade negotiations has calmed global market fears, supporting risk assets.

3. The Fed Holds Steady

The July 30 Fed meeting is widely expected to maintain current rates. Some analysts forecast a rate cut in September if inflation continues easing.

⚠️ Caution Signs Ahead

1. Speculation Returns

Goldman Sachs reports elevated speculative trading — meme stocks, call option spikes, and flows into loss-making companies all suggest frothiness.

2. Valuation Bubble?

Price-to-sales and price-to-cash-flow metrics mirror dot-com era extremes. Stifel Financial warns of a 12–13% correction by late 2025.

3. Slower Economic Fundamentals

Key indicators like business investment, core GDP, and consumer balance sheets show signs of fatigue — a stark contrast to market enthusiasm.

🧠 What Does This Mean?

Short-term optimism is backed by earnings and liquidity. However, medium-term risks are growing as asset prices diverge from fundamentals.

📊 Interactive Charts

S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Nasdaq-100 ETF (QQQ)

Bitcoin (BTC/USD)

📌 Final Thoughts

Markets are strong — but this strength is partially built on euphoria. Staying informed and diversified is more essential than ever.

Written by:
Professor of Business and Economics, International Business Academy Consortium United Kingdom
Contributing Analyst at 100news.tv

Disclaimer: This is general information only and not financial advice. For personal guidance, please consult a licensed professional.

Nature Inspires: A South African Pub Within the Grand Sunland Baobab

🌳 An Unforgettable Marvel of Nature and Hospitality

On Sunland Farm, nestled in the rolling hills of Limpopo Province near Modjadjiskloof, South Africa, stood a singular wonder of both nature and human ingenuity. Known variously as the Sunland Big Baobab, Platland Baobab, or colourfully as “Tree Bar” or the “Pub Tree”, it was a living legend: an enormous hollowed baobab tree containing within its colossal trunk a fully‑functioning pub and wine cellar.

Celebrated across travel guides and ecological journals alike, the Big Baobab was carbon‑dated to ages as high as 6,000 years, a claim that made it older than the pyramids. Although some scientific studies suggested a more conservative age of around 1,060 ± 75 years, its sheer scale—22 m high, 47 m in circumference, trunk diameter 10.64 m—made it one of Africa’s largest and most ancient baobabs (Wikipedia).

The Age‑Old Mystery: Carbon‑Dating the Giants

Baobabs (Adansonia digitata) are famed not only for their gargantuan size but also their astonishing longevities. Traditional methods of tree‑ring age estimation are impossible—baobabs often hollow out internally and lack clear annual rings. Scientists therefore rely on Radiocarbon dating of wood samples taken from inner cavities.

In a landmark 2011 study, researchers from Babeş‑Bolyai University and collaborators analysed the Platland tree’s stems. Stem I was dated at approximately 750 ± 75 years, while stem II yielded 1,060 ± 75 years. The complex branching hinted that one stem had fused into another some four centuries ago (BioMed Central). Yet anecdotal claims placed the tree’s age at 6,000 years, likely reflecting an over‑interpretation of local lore and older sampling results (My Modern Met).

Whether millennia or simply a millennium old, the tree stood as a monument: a living vessel of centuries of fire, wildlife, travel, and human cultural imprint.

Birth of the Tree Bar: From Hollow to Hangout

In 1993, owners Doug and Heather van Heerden transformed the tree’s interior into a pub and wine cellar. After clearing away compacted organic matter to reveal a floor roughly one metre below ground, they built a rustic bar inside the larger hollow, complete with wooden benches, draft beer, lighting, a music setup, shelves of memorabilia—and even a dart game on the interior wall. A secondary hollow became a wine cellar held at around 22 °C, courtesy of the tree’s natural ventilation (Wikipedia).

With ceilings soaring to some 13 ft (approximately 4 m), the interior could comfortably seat about 15 people. At times, up to 40 or even 60 attendees crammed inside for special events—testament to both the tree’s size and the owners’ convivial spirit (Earthly Mission).

💳 Why Did the Pound Weaken Sharply Against the Euro in July 2025?

Published: 25 July 2025  |  By: International Desk, 100NEWS.TV

💱 Live rate via Wise.com: 1 GBP = 1.1442 EUR (as of 25 July 2025)
Net received after sending 100 GBP: 113.57 EUR (includes £0.74 fee)
Effective exchange rate incl. fees: 1.1357 EUR per GBP

1. Diverging Interest Rate Expectations

The Bank of England signalled potential rate cuts due to signs of economic slowdown, while the European Central Bank paused its cycle, favouring the Euro. Markets are pricing in up to two UK rate cuts by year-end, undermining Sterling's appeal.

BOSS Award 2025 Innovator of the Year in Women Leadership Awarded to Kelly Kingston, Australia

Kelly Kingston, Australia
Founder & Director of Happy and Well ® and Women of Wisdom Collective (WOW)
Transformational Educator | Author | International Business Strategist 

Honouring a Trailblazer in Women’s Empowerment and Transformational Leadership

The BOSS Award 2025 for Innovator of the Year in the Women Leadership Sector is proudly awarded to Kelly Kingston, an Australian visionary whose bold work has redefined what it means to lead, heal, and rise as a woman in the modern world.

As the founder of two life-changing global platforms — Happy and Well ® and the Women of Wisdom Collective (WOW) — Kelly has become a beacon of feminine leadership, self-healing, and holistic success. She stands not just as an entrepreneur but as a catalyst for transformation, creating ecosystems where women can thrive personally, spiritually, and professionally.

Women Noble Prize 2025 Awarded to Dr. Tetiana Moskalenko, Ukraine

Director of the Perinatal Care Center at Municipal Clinical Hospital No.10, Odesa, Ukraine
Doctor of Medical Sciences | Professor | Master of Public Administration | Honored Doctor of Ukraine

Celebrating a Woman Whose Mission Is to Heal the World

In 2025, the Women Noble Prize is proudly awarded to Dr. Tetiana Moskalenko, a distinguished healthcare leader whose commitment to medicine, humanity, and reform has saved lives, shaped systems, and brought hope to thousands in one of the most challenging humanitarian contexts of our time.

Awarded for her outstanding contribution to Sustainable Development Goal No. 3 — “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages” — Dr. Moskalenko stands as a symbol of what visionary leadership in healthcare looks like in the 21st century.

BOSS Award 2025 Innovator of the Year in the Public Sector Awarded to Lyudmyla Stanislavlenko, Ukraine

Politician | Public Leader | Philanthropist | Founder of the Lyudmyla Stanislavlenko Charitable Foundation | Head of the Supreme Council, World Woman Club International

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Celebrating a Public Visionary Who Transforms Compassion Into Policy and Action

The BOSS Award 2025 for Innovator of the Year in the Public Sector is proudly awarded to Lyudmyla Stanislavlenko, a distinguished Ukrainian leader whose work at the intersection of public service, civil society, and women’s empowerment has redefined the role of innovation in governance and social impact.

This prestigious recognition, presented at the 25th Anniversary Global Business Week, celebrates her bold, people-centred approach to public innovation — one that combines political strategy, humanitarian action, and a deep commitment to social equity.

Elena Chirich: What I learned about education after 2 Masters, a PhD, 2 career shifts, and running an international school

I’ve always loved learning. It’s one of the things that brings me real joy. If I ever get a spare moment, chances are I’ll be reading, researching, or diving into something new.

Transforming the next generation into leaders, creators, and changemakers through real-world entrepreneurship education| Franchisee Owner & Director, MiniBoss Business School Australia, BigBoss Business School Australia, Leonardo Art School, and International Successful Women's Club.    

I studied continuously for over 20 years, starting from school, through a Bachelor’s, Master’s and a PhD at one university, and then a second Master’s at QUT after moving to Australia 25 years ago. These days I’m less interested in collecting formal qualifications, but I’ve still taken short courses in neuropsychology and child psychology, and I use AI almost daily to explore new ideas and dig deeper into the things I care about.

 

Durga Das Honoured with BOSS Award 2025 Innovator of the Year

At the landmark 25th anniversary of Global Business Week (GBW2025) in the Maldives, one of the event’s most distinguished honours — the BOSS Award 2025 Innovator of the Year — was awarded to Durga Das, Founder and CEO of Aeronero, in recognition of her visionary leadership, groundbreaking innovations in water technology, and profound social impact across continents.

The award was presented by Andrii Azarov, President of Global Business Week and Head of the Supreme Council of the European Association of Business Development (European Commission), as part of a powerful tradition of recognising outstanding contributions to innovation, sustainability, and humanity.

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🌍 A Vision for Global Water Security

Durga Das has emerged as a global changemaker through her pioneering work in Air Water Generation (AWG). As the founder of Aeronero, she leads the world’s only company deploying both condensation and desiccation technologies to extract clean, potable water from humidity in the air — a breakthrough solution for the world's escalating water crisis.

Under her leadership, Aeronero Systems is now serving diverse climates and communities, from urban hubs in India to rural villages and refugee camps in Africa and Latin America. The systems offer decentralised, sustainable, and independent access to clean water, helping build resilient infrastructure and drastically improving lives.

Her mantra — “Water for all, always” — is more than a slogan. It is the mission that drives an entire movement.

💧 Innovation Meets Social Justice

Durga’s contribution goes far beyond technology. She founded WODER, a UK-based charitable initiative, bringing together global water experts such as Amir AlKayed and Mansee Bal Bhargava to tackle water insecurity in refugee camps and empower women through water independence.

Her work has redefined innovation not only as a technical achievement but also as a human right and a tool for equality.

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🏆 Accolades and Global Recognition

In 2024 and 2025, Durga Das received multiple prestigious awards, each underscoring her impact as a woman leader, sustainability champion, and innovator:

• Best Innovator – HIEx platform, World Health Assembly, Geneva
• Woman Leadership Award – presented by Kiran Bedi in Delhi
• Most Meaningful Business Award – out of 883 global nominees
• Giving Economy SDG Award – Malaysia
• FEDEX Recognition – during Global Entrepreneurship Week
• MB100 Global Award 2024 – by Meaningful Business, for innovation aligned with the UN SDGs
• and now - BOSS Award 2025 Innovator of the Year.

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🎓 A Lifelong Learner and Builder of Ecosystems

Durga is not just a business founder — she is a builder of ecosystems and knowledge platforms. She has completed:

• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Programme
• Vital Voices Global Women Leadership Fellowship (Washington DC)
• Programmes at IIM Bangalore (Women in Tech) and ISB (Accelerating Growth)

Her involvement spans advisory roles in:

• WICCI – Water Industry Council
• Asian African Chamber of Commerce (Joint Secretary)
• World Talent Economic Forum

Through these platforms, she guides policy, supports startups, and mentors the next generation of innovators.

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🤝 Global Collaboration for Water Equity

Durga is also the co-founder of the Global Air Water Generation Initiative, a cross-sector alliance bringing together governments, entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors to accelerate water independence worldwide.

Aeronero’s inclusion in the 2024 MB100 List opened new pathways for impact through partnerships with: EY, Hogan Lovells, Babson College, Green Frontier Capital, Kenya Climate Ventures, Innovision

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🥇 Why She Earned the BOSS Award

The BOSS Award: Innovator of the Year celebrates those whose intellectual power and entrepreneurial courage result in global transformation. Durga Das was chosen because her work represents:

• Innovation with purpose
• Technology for inclusion
• Entrepreneurship that heals, not just scales

In presenting the award, Andrii Azarov stated:

“Durga Das reminds us that the best innovators don’t just build companies — they build futures. Her leadership in sustainable water solutions touches lives today and secures well-being for generations to come. This is the very essence of what the BOSS Award stands for.”

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🌟 Congratulations to Durga Das!

As the world faces urgent water crises, leaders like Durga Das offer real, scalable, and sustainable solutions. Her recognition at GBW2025 as Innovator of the Year is a global salute to her vision, integrity, and tireless pursuit of ‘water for all.’

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BOSS Award 2025 Innovator of the Year: Batyr Ravshanov, Turkmenistan

BOSS Award 2025 Innovator of the Year

At the landmark 25th anniversary of Global Business Week (GBW2025), held in the Maldives, one of the most prestigious honours of the international business community — the BOSS Award: Innovator of the Year 2025 — was officially presented to Batyr Ravshanov from Turkmenistan.

This esteemed award recognises the most outstanding innovators who have made bold breakthroughs across industries such as agriculture, technology, education, IT & AI, retail, and green innovation. These individuals were also featured speakers at the BIGBOSS Business Forum 2025 (#bbbf25), where they showcased their achievements in front of a global audience of business leaders, investors, educators, and changemakers from over 35 countries.

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🌟 Batyr Ravshanov: Turning Desert Into Abundance

Batyr Ravshanov received the Innovator of the Year 2025 Award for his remarkable contribution to sustainable agriculture — the creation of an advanced method for cultivating strawberries in greenhouse systems located in the desert climate of Turkmenistan.

His innovation not only overcame extreme environmental challenges but also scaled rapidly to become the largest strawberry production facility in Asia. Through his solution, he helped reduce import dependence, generated local employment, and introduced climate-resilient food production methods to the region.

Batyr’s work is a shining example of how intelligent, adaptive innovation can bring prosperity even in the harshest conditions — proving that agriculture and innovation can, and must, work hand in hand to feed the world sustainably.

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🏅 Presented by Global Business Leadership

The award was personally presented by Andrii Azarov, President of Global Business Week and Chairman of the Supreme Council of the European Association of Business Development (European Commission).

In his speech, Mr Azarov highlighted:

“Innovation is the rarest and most valuable resource in the world. It is not mined — it is imagined, created, and refined by brilliant minds and visionary teams. Today, we honour such a mind — Batyr Ravshanov — for proving that ideas can bloom even in the desert.”

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🔬 Why Innovation Matters More Than Ever

In today’s fast-changing world, innovation is no longer optional — it is the engine of global progress. It is the product of intellectual capital, experimental thinking, and entrepreneurial courage.

Innovations:

• Create new products and services
• Solve pressing global challenges
• Improve standards of living
• Generate new markets and job opportunities
• Accelerate digital and ecological transformation

By recognising innovators on the world stage, Global Business Week cultivates a culture of creativity, risk-taking, and forward-thinking leadership — all of which are vital for a more sustainable and prosperous global economy.

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Congratulations to Batyr Ravshanov!

This award is a testament to vision, persistence, and the belief that impossible is just a challenge waiting for innovation. On behalf of the entire GBW community, we celebrate this outstanding achievement.

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The 25th Startup World Cup Championship took place in the Maldives

Startup World Cup Championship 2025: A Global Celebration of Innovation, Youth, and Impact

Hundreds of the world’s brightest minds unite in the Maldives for the 25th Anniversary of the Championship 

The Startup World Cup Championship 2025, held from July 7–15, 2025, as part of Global Business Week, marked a defining moment in the history of global entrepreneurship. Hosted on the pristine islands of the Maldives, this 25th-anniversary edition brought together finalists from 35+ countries, ranging in age from 6 to 50, to present their boldest business ideas and innovative solutions on a world stage.

This year’s Championship was more than a competition — it was a festival of global talent, generational collaboration, and visionary leadership.

 🌍 A Truly Global Event

For over two decades, the Startup World Cup Championship (SWCC) has empowered children, teens, youth, and adults to think like entrepreneurs and act like changemakers. The 2025 edition gathered national champions from local Startup World Cup Leagues across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, making it the most globally inclusive edition to date.  

 

 Participants represented a wide range of sectors — from green energy, space tech, digital education, to healthcare, fashion innovation, and robotics — showcasing the creativity and diversity of the global startup ecosystem.

 

 👨‍👩‍👧 Four Age Leagues — One Entrepreneurial Spirit

The Championship featured four distinct leagues:

• Children's League (6–12 y.o.)
• Teenagers League (13–17 y.o.)
• Youth League (18–25 y.o.)
• Adult League (26+ y.o.)

Each league was judged by an international panel of experts, including venture capitalists, business mentors, academic leaders, and corporate executives. Projects were evaluated based on innovation, scalability, social impact, presentation quality, and entrepreneurial thinking.

 

“We saw ideas that could truly change the world — and they’re coming from 10-year-olds and 20-year-olds alike,” said Ely Torres, co-founder of Froggin, Mexico. “This is the future of human capital.”