INNOVATORS 2025 BOSS AWARDS For Outstanding Business Owners & CEOs

At the heart of Global Business Week 2025, an international forum gathering delegates from over 35 countries, a special honour was given to visionary leaders who are reshaping the global business landscape — the INNOVATORS 2025 BOSS AWARDS.

This prestigious award recognises bold innovators, entrepreneurs, and CEOs whose outstanding work is transforming industries, solving complex problems, and inspiring positive global change. The awardees of 2025 exemplify purpose-driven leadership and creative innovation in their respective fields.

 🏆 Awardees of INNOVATORS 2025 💫 BOSS AWARDS

Durga Das (India / USA) – Recognised for the development of atmospheric water generation technology and its adaptation for scalable mass distribution, offering sustainable access to drinking water worldwide.

Mamela Luthuli (South Africa) – Awarded for pioneering cybersecurity technologies that protect businesses and strengthen enterprise safety infrastructure across Africa and globally.

Evan Yang (Taiwan) – Honoured for designing a breakthrough entrepreneurship development system for business owners in Taiwan and the greater Chinese-speaking market.

Batyr Ravshanov (Turkmenistan) – Acknowledged for innovation in desert-based strawberry cultivation, introducing high-tech greenhouse systems in arid regions.

Kelly Kingston (Australia) – Celebrated for empowering women through collective ownership models and launching innovative female-driven enterprise networks.

Liudmyla Stanislavenko (Ukraine) – Honoured for leading innovations in psychological recovery programmes for military and civilian survivors of Russia’s war in Ukraine, offering healing through science and compassion.

Nina Chikvashvili (Georgia) – Recognised for establishing a forward-thinking general education model in Georgia, integrated with American academic standards to elevate learning across the region.

Svetlana Sahno (UAE) – Awarded for developing smart investment strategies in real estate portfolio management, leveraging the advanced infrastructure and dynamic growth of Dubai.

Dinora Saitova (Kazakhstan) – Celebrated for launching the first Central Asian e-marketplace for Asian goods and for building strategic partnerships with the banking sector to support regional trade.

Morti Junior (Denmark) – Honoured for creating a next-generation hospitality model in the Maldives, blending sustainability, luxury, and tech-driven guest experiences.

Elisa Tores (Mexico) – Recognised for her innovative method of teaching English to Spanish-speaking children, fostering cross-cultural communication and educational success.

Elena Lee (Kazakhstan) – Awarded for groundbreaking work in preventive medicine, focusing on innovative models to help avert future pandemics through science and public health strategies.

These outstanding individuals are true catalysts of innovation, creating meaningful change, championing sustainability, and unlocking new opportunities for millions. 

Through the INNOVATORS 2025 💫 BOSS AWARDS, Global Business Week honours their courage, creativity, and commitment to excellence.

The BOSS AWARDS are powered by Global Business Week, in partnership with the World Education, Science & Innovation Organisation (WESIO), BIGBOSS Business School International, and leading media partners.
The Power of Recognition:

Why The BOSS AWARDS Matter More Than Ever

Every year, amidst the electric atmosphere of Global Business Week, a defining moment emerges — the BOSS AWARDS ceremony. These prestigious accolades are more than trophies; they are testaments to innovation, leadership, and impact across the global business ecosystem.

🌍 Global Platform. Real Leaders. Timeless Recognition.

Powered by Global Business Week, an international forum uniting visionaries, investors, and entrepreneurs from over 35 countries, The BOSS AWARDS honour exceptional business owners, founders, and CEOs who are not only leading companies — but reshaping industries.

💡 Why It Matters:

1. Global Visibility:
Winners of the BOSS AWARDS gain international exposure through media, press, and broadcast platforms. Their achievements are shared across continents, opening doors to new partnerships, investors, and markets.

2. Validation of Innovation:
From cutting-edge technology to sustainable enterprise models, the BOSS AWARDS celebrate those brave enough to challenge the norm and build what didn’t exist before.

3. Inspiration for the Next Generation:
Each awardee becomes a role model — especially for young entrepreneurs and underrepresented voices in business. Their journey inspires others to dream, build, and lead.

4. Prestige & Credibility:
Being recognised at one of the most anticipated business events of the year strengthens a leader’s brand, credibility, and trust in global business circles.

5. Celebration of Diversity:
The BOSS AWARDS shine a light on founders from all backgrounds, cultures, and regions — proving that great ideas know no borders.

🏅 A Legacy of Excellence

Each award is carefully curated, backed by nominations, committee selection, and performance indicators. From tech innovators to social entrepreneurs, from real estate moguls to female founders in emerging economies — The BOSS AWARDS reflect the true spectrum of leadership and excellence.

With categories ranging from INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR to IMPACT LEADER, each honour adds to the legacy of entrepreneurial brilliance celebrated on a global stage.

🌐 Global Business Week 2025, Delegates from 35 countries | July 7–15, 2025

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Presented by Andrew Azarov, Global Business Week | Andrii Andrew Azarov

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.

2. Weak UK Economic Data

Recent GDP and retail sales figures disappointed markets. PMI reports showed softening private sector output and rising unemployment, all pointing to weakening domestic demand and low investor confidence in the UK outlook.

3. Fiscal Uncertainty and Stagflation Fears

Analysts warn that the UK may face stagflation—stagnant growth with persistent inflation. Concerns around potential tax increases and high public debt have also weakened Sterling sentiment.

4. Safe-Haven Preference for the Euro

While the UK outlook dims, the Euro has attracted capital inflows due to relatively stable economic performance and perceived resilience within the euro area, especially in light of geopolitical risk hedging.

5. Market Sentiment and Technical Levels

Currency strategists cited downward technical momentum. Institutions like BNP Paribas targeted 1.1430 as a near-term floor for GBP/EUR, which aligns with current trading levels.

📈 Summary Table

• Start of period: 1 GBP ≈ 1.17 EUR
• End of period: 1 GBP ≈ 1.1442 EUR
• Key driver: BoE rate expectations
• Other factors: weak GDP, low retail sales, Euro stability

Sources: Reuters, Bloomberg, The Guardian, ECB, Bank of England, MarketPulse, CurrencyNews UK
Chart powered by Chart.js – based on public rate data from Wise.com (June–July 2025).

 

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

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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.