The Grand Opening Ceremony of the WBAF Exclusive Classes for the School for Young Leaders of President Ivanov (PISYL) took place at the Innox Innovation Center. The ceremony was hosted by Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, who served as President of the Republic of Macedonia from 2009 to 2019, and Baybars Altuntas, Executive Chairman of the World Business Angels Investment Forum. The WBAF classes commenced with exclusive lectures by prominent figures such as Prof. Inderjit Singh from Singapore, one of Asia’s first unicorn founders; Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, a member of the WBAF Angel Investment Fund Investment Committee; and Maryam Najafi, Head of the WBAF International Mentorship Department.

Since its inception in 2010, the School for Young Leaders of President Ivanov has operated under the esteemed patronage of Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, who served as the President of the Republic of Macedonia from 2009 to 2019. The International Center Alliance of Civilizations (ICAC) spearheading the implementation of this school holds paramount significance, showcasing the organization’s dedication to cultivating forward-thinking leaders and promoting intercultural understanding and collaboration.

WBAF is set to orchestrate a special program in honor of the 15th anniversary of the School for Young Leaders of President Ivanov (PISYL). This exclusive WBAF curriculum for the 15th term of the School will offer tailored strategies to 100 carefully chosen young leaders and startup founders, guiding them through every stage of their financial journey from startup initiation to scaling up and eventual exit strategies. Scheduled to commence on June 8th and conclude on June 31st, the program will feature the expertise of 10 international faculty members from the WBAF Business School.