We recently held a resilience seminar at Juchowo Farm, exploring how agriculture can adapt to the challenges of climate, consumption, and biodiversity loss. Biomass now accounts for 28% of climate impact and 97% of biodiversity loss. Can models like biodynamic farming offer a path forward? Resilience is no longer a buzzword—it’s a necessity.

Over the past two weeks, my students and I explored how entrepreneurship has evolved from solving essential societal needs to navigating today’s growth-obsessed economy. From steam engines to the internet, innovation has driven immense progress — but are we now stuck in a growth trap? The entrepreneurs of tomorrow may be those who redefine success through sustainability, balance, and purpose.

Visiting Dwórzno Vineyard in Poland sparked reflections on entrepreneurship, resilience, and the value of moving at nature’s pace. In a country where vineyards didn’t exist under communism, this family-run business shows how patience, stress, and long-term vision can shape sustainable growth. Sometimes, deep roots matter more than fast returns.

Poland ranks low in both the European Innovation Scoreboard and the Global Innovation Index, reflecting persistent weaknesses in collaboration, institutional stability, and business environment. Despite strong government R&D support, limited cooperation among research and business sectors continues to hinder progress. The key message: “Collaborate more, reform less.”