FREEDOM - PROSPERITY - MORALITY
Respecting individual freedom and being grounded in the moral order.
WHO WE ARE
Mission Statement
Central European Business and Social Initiative (CEBSI) is an independent non-profit, non-governmental and
non-political organization. Our mission is to pursue and promote the economic and social systems and policies
that respect freedom of a human person and are grounded in the moral order. CEBSI work is based in universal
ideals of free market, entrepreneurship, individual responsibility and solidarity. Our commitment is to
overcome prejudice and common misunderstandings over these values that sill remain in post-communist
societies of CEE region. We are engaged in organizing educational programs, seminars, conferences and public
debates. In our efforts we cooperate with renowned individuals and organizations within the CEE
region and internationally.
WHAT WE DO
The Central European Business and Social Initiative (CEBSI) brings together young entrepreneurs committed to high ethical and moral standards within the pursuit of economic excellence. Founded as an informal group in 2006, CEBSI membership is open to free-market conservative entrepreneurs and economists who are active in the fields of business and economics. Among its opening projects, CEBSI has organised expert discussions with major Slovak business and government leaders, in which members share their ideas about reconciling moral values with economic day-to-day reality. CEBSI is promoting virtues of entrepreneurship in a post-Communist countries and demonstrates that leadership and virtue are not only compatible, they are actually synonymous.
PROJECTS
Mission of Central European Business and Social Initiative is delivered through organising scholarly conferences and public seminars, hosting public lectures and discussions, research and public education, offering grants, scholarships and internships.
CEBSI DISCUSSION SERIES
Series of workshop, expert conferences and closed-door discussion events.
CALL OF THE ENETREPRENEUR
We have translated the Call of the Entrepreneur book, originally published by ACTON institute, are are organising series of ethical-entrepreneurship events.
VIRTUOUS LEADERSHIP
Guided by Alexandre Havard's book "Virtuous Leadership", that we translated and introduced to CEE readers.
DONATE
Thank you to please consider donation in support of our mission.
Bank account details:
IBAN Bank Account Number: SK89 1100 0000 0026 2917 9828
Bank Name: Tatra Banka, Hodzovo namestie 3, 811 06 Bratislava, Slovakia
Our Partner Organisations
Who we are
Expertise. Values. Service to Common Good.
This is our team - collaborators and friends of our organisation. We appreciate their expertise, wisdom, willingness to serve with advice and support our organisation's mission and key objectives.
Director
Martin Stochmal
Senior manager, economist, financial expert and commentator. Works for one of the largest travel portals in CEE. Previous experience with travel and fintech industries.
Secretary General
Maria Leitnerova
Mentor with Tech for Slovakia, volunteer organiser, board member in several organisations. Economist by training, previous experience as Advisor to the UK Ambassador.
Advisor
Frantisek Mucka
Communications lead for the Slovak Council for Budget Responsibility. Journalist, economic expert and public commentator. Co-founder of online news portal Postoj.sk, former deputy editor in chief for major economics weekly in Slovakia.
Advisor
Matej Siskovic
Senior consultant with MIM, economist, former Director at Education Policy Institute. Advised OECD on education policies, co-founder and advisor to several educational initiatives.
Advisor
Jozefina Buc
Director at PwC financial consultancy. Economist by training, financial expert, advisor and expert contributor to numerous charities and educational institutions.
Advisor
Kristina Smogrovicova
Business compliance lead at AT&T, former quality manager and corporate development experience. Economist by training, advisor and contributor to numerous civil society initiatives.
Advisor
Jozef Kozak
CEO at Slovak Electronic Waste Association. Former business developer, project manager and financial services consultant. Economist by training. Advisor and contributor to numerous civil society initiatives.
Technical Lead
Patrik Pajan
Founder and CEO with it-support business consultancy. Experienced healthcare and IT professional. Doctor by training. Contributor and advisor to educational and civil society organisations.
CONTACT US
Mileticova 7, 82108 Bratislava, Slovak republic
IČO: 42132452
DIČ: 2022792651
IBAN: SK89 1100 0000 0026 2917 9828
email: info@cebsi.sk
phone: +421 2 55 422 800
