{"id":12,"date":"2025-09-16T08:56:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T08:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com.test\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2025-12-30T11:52:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T11:52:03","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentina Drofa"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero\" id=\"hero\">\n    <div class=\"hero__container\">\n        <div class=\"hero__wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"hero__img\">\n                \t\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/main-hero-photo-1-1.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 48rem)\" type=\"image\/png\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/main-hero-photo-1-1-994x1024.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 64rem)\" type=\"image\/png\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/main-hero-photo-1-1.jpg\" type=\"image\/png\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/main-hero-photo-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\n            <\/div>\n                            <ul class=\"hero__tabs\">\n                                    <li class=\"hero__tab\">Global entrepreneur &#038;\u00a0Business leader<\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"hero__tab\">Founder &#038; CEO, Drofa Group, one\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0fastest-growing PR firms in\u00a0Finance\u00a0&#038; Fintech<\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"hero__tab\">Author of Financial Market\u00a0Guides<\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"hero__tab\">Member of Forbes Business\u00a0Council<\/li>\n                                <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"about\" id=\"about\">\r\n    <div class=\"about__container\">\r\n        <div class=\"about__grid\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"about__title\">ABOUT ME<\/h2>\r\n            <article class=\"about__me\">\r\n\r\n                <p class=\"about__bio\">I&rsquo;m Valentina Drofa. My&nbsp;career began in&nbsp;finance <em>in&nbsp;2007<\/em>, where&nbsp;I&nbsp;built a&nbsp;solid foundation of&nbsp;expertise and&nbsp;connections. This&nbsp;knowledge proved invaluable when&nbsp;I moved into EdTech and&nbsp;founded my&nbsp;first company.<\/p>\n\r\n                                                <div class=\"about__img\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cf269aa05b7e649ede43a0597bd6f002111bf9ef-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <div class=\"about__texts\">\r\n                    <p class=\"about__text\">In&nbsp;2010, I&nbsp;launched an&nbsp;educational platform focused on&nbsp;trading and&nbsp;investing. It&nbsp;quickly grew to&nbsp;reach over 1&nbsp;million students and&nbsp;hosted around 100 expert-led webinars every month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"about__text\">A&nbsp;year later, responding to&nbsp;increasing demand from corporate clients, I&nbsp;founded Drofa Comms&nbsp;&mdash; a&nbsp;PR agency serving finance and&nbsp;fintech companies worldwide.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                                                <div class=\"about__img\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/about-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <div class=\"about__foo\">\r\n                     <p class=\"about__text\">From traditional banks, brokers and&nbsp;exchanges to&nbsp;innovative blockchain startups, our agency helps leading brands build credibility, grow influence, and&nbsp;navigate the complexity of&nbsp;financial markets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"about__bio\">At&nbsp;Drofa Comms, we&nbsp;operate based on&nbsp;four core values: <em>integrity, respect, growth, proactivity<\/em>. These principles shape how we&nbsp;work&nbsp;&mdash; both with&nbsp;each other and&nbsp;with our&nbsp;clients.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/article>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n<section class=\"key\" id=\"achievements\">\r\n    <div class=\"key__container\">\r\n        <div class=\"key__wrapper\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"key__title\">Key achievements<\/h2>\r\n                            <ul class=\"key__list\">\r\n                                    <li class=\"key__item\">\r\n                        <span class=\"key__subtitle\">18 years<\/span>\r\n                        <p class=\"key__text\">in the financial<br \/>\nindustry<\/p>\n                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"key__item\">\r\n                        <span class=\"key__subtitle\">1 000 000 +<\/span>\r\n                        <p class=\"key__text\">students trained through my&nbsp;educational\u00a0platform<\/p>\n                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"key__item\">\r\n                        <span class=\"key__subtitle\">Top-5<\/span>\r\n                        <p class=\"key__text\">UK PR agency 2024 according to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.provokemedia.com\/ranking-and-data\/global-pr-agency-rankings\/2024-pr-agency-rankings\/fast-movers\">PRovoke&nbsp;Media<\/a><\/p>\n                    <\/li>\r\n                                    <li class=\"key__item\">\r\n                        <span class=\"key__subtitle\">Top-UK<\/span>\r\n                        <p class=\"key__text\">PR agency 2025 according to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/siliconcanals.com\/top-uk-pr-agencies-startups-scale-ups-2025\/\">Silicon&nbsp;Canals<\/a><\/p>\n                    <\/li>\r\n                                <\/ul>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n<section class=\"projects\" id=\"projects\">\n    <div class=\"projects__container\">\n        <div class=\"projects__wrapper\">\n            <h2 class=\"projects__title\">my projects<\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"projects__blocks\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drofa-ra.com\/\" class=\"projects__block block\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <div class=\"block__grid\">\n                            <div class=\"block__img\">\n                                <picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/projects-1-2.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 48rem)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/projects-1-2.jpg\"media=\"(max-width: 64rem)\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/projects-1-2.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/projects-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"block__wrapper\">\n                                <div class=\"block__info\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"block__title\">Drofa <i>Comms<\/i><\/h3>\n                                    <p class=\"block__text\">\n                                        A&nbsp;globally recognised communications agency helping \r\nfinancial and&nbsp;fintech brands earn trust, gain visibility, and&nbsp;achieve business goals. Known for&nbsp;strategy-first PR&nbsp;approaches, media impact, and&nbsp;international campaigns.                                    <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <span class=\"block__btn btn-transparent btn-arrow\">learn more<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drofa-ra.com\/insider\/female-leaders-examine-fintech-industry-in-the-new-interview-series-by-drofa-comms\" class=\"projects__block block\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <div class=\"block__grid\">\n                            <div class=\"block__img\">\n                                <picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/projects-2.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 48rem)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/projects-2.jpg\"media=\"(max-width: 64rem)\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/projects-2.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/projects-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"block__wrapper\">\n                                <div class=\"block__info\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"block__title\">Women <i>Leading<\/i> The Way<\/h3>\n                                    <p class=\"block__text\">\n                                        A community-led initiative supporting women in&nbsp;finance, fintech, and&nbsp;business leadership. Women Leading the&nbsp;Way highlights the&nbsp;importance of&nbsp;female leadership and&nbsp;gender diversity in&nbsp;fintech, amplifying the&nbsp;voices of&nbsp;women in&nbsp;fintech.                                    <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <span class=\"block__btn btn-transparent btn-arrow\">learn more<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoedu.uk\/\" class=\"projects__block block\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <div class=\"block__grid\">\n                            <div class=\"block__img\">\n                                <picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/projects-3.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 48rem)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/projects-3.jpg\"media=\"(max-width: 64rem)\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/projects-3.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/projects-3.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"block__wrapper\">\n                                <div class=\"block__info\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"block__title\">Crypto<i>Edu<\/i><\/h3>\n                                    <p class=\"block__text\">\n                                        A UK-based educational platform designed to&nbsp;explain digital assets, blockchains, and&nbsp;finance in&nbsp;a clear and&nbsp;accessible way. Crypto Edu promotes the&nbsp;cause of&nbsp;education in&nbsp;digital assets and&nbsp;offers a&nbsp;platform for&nbsp;crypto industry leaders to&nbsp;share their\u00a0perspectives.                                    <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <span class=\"block__btn btn-transparent btn-arrow\">learn more<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/communicatefin.tech\/\" class=\"projects__block block\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <div class=\"block__grid\">\n                            <div class=\"block__img\">\n                                <picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/projects-4.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 48rem)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/projects-4.jpg\"media=\"(max-width: 64rem)\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/projects-4.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/projects-4.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"block__wrapper\">\n                                <div class=\"block__info\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"block__title\">Communicate <i>Fintech<\/i><\/h3>\n                                    <p class=\"block__text\">\n                                        An industry platform that brings together fintech founders, marketers, and&nbsp;media to&nbsp;exchange insights and&nbsp;foster collaboration. Communicate Fintech serves as&nbsp;a hub\u2028for&nbsp;thought leaders and&nbsp;marketing experts to&nbsp;connect, exchange ideas, and&nbsp;drive the&nbsp;industry&#8217;s advancement.                                    <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <span class=\"block__btn btn-transparent btn-arrow\">learn more<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"help\" id=\"services\">\r\n    <div class=\"help__container\">\r\n        <div class=\"help__grid\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"help__title\">How I can help<br>your business<\/h2>\r\n                            <div class=\"help__items\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"help__item item\">\r\n                        <div class=\"item__flex\">\r\n                            <div class=\"item__info\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"item__title\">\r\n                                    Strategic <em>advisory<\/em><br>for founders &#038; executives                                <\/h3>\r\n                                <p class=\"item__text\">\r\n                                    I work directly with&nbsp;business leaders to&nbsp;refine strategy, shape products, and&nbsp;unlock new\u00a0growth opportunities. My hands-on approach and&nbsp;operational experience help uncover\u00a0blind spots and&nbsp;deliver actionable insights \u2014&nbsp;especially in&nbsp;fintech and&nbsp;finance.                                <\/p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"item__img\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Frame-2087328285.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"help__item item\">\r\n                        <div class=\"item__flex\">\r\n                            <div class=\"item__info\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"item__title\">\r\n                                    Crisis <em>management<\/em> &#038;<br>risk planning                                <\/h3>\r\n                                <p class=\"item__text\">\r\n                                    We take a comprehensive approach to&nbsp;crisis management \u2014&nbsp;from identifying risks early to&nbsp;preparing multiple response scenarios and&nbsp;full-scale action plans. It\u2019s&nbsp;not just about communications; it\u2019s&nbsp;about operational readiness and&nbsp;awareness. We help businesses develop in-house protocols and&nbsp;response teams to&nbsp;stay prepared long before a&nbsp;crisis hits.                                <\/p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"item__img\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-laura-meinhardt-14668169.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"help__item item\">\r\n                        <div class=\"item__flex\">\r\n                            <div class=\"item__info\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"item__title\">\r\n                                    Executive brand <em>strategy<\/em>                                <\/h3>\r\n                                <p class=\"item__text\">\r\n                                    Through individual consulting and&nbsp;team-led implementation, I help founders and&nbsp;CEOs develop strong personal brands. Becoming known \u2014&nbsp;not just successful \u2014&nbsp;increases visibility with&nbsp;investors, customers, and&nbsp;partners. Having a&nbsp;personal brand also shapes the&nbsp;face of&nbsp;your&nbsp;company and&nbsp;helps it&nbsp;grow.                                <\/p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"item__img\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-7828179-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"help__item item\">\r\n                        <div class=\"item__flex\">\r\n                            <div class=\"item__info\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"item__title\">\r\n                                    <em>International <\/em> projects                                <\/h3>\r\n                                <p class=\"item__text\">\r\n                                    With extensive global experience, Drofa Comms\u2019 team designs and&nbsp;leads high-impact international initiatives that&nbsp;define market leadership and&nbsp;build industry authority. These&nbsp;campaigns help brands secure\u2028their niche and&nbsp;gain recognition on&nbsp;a global stage.                                <\/p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"item__img\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-diva-plavalaguna-6146693-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"help__item item\">\r\n                        <div class=\"item__flex\">\r\n                            <div class=\"item__info\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"item__title\">\r\n                                    Speaking &#038; media <em>training<\/em>                                <\/h3>\r\n                                <p class=\"item__text\">\r\n                                    As a regular speaker at&nbsp;global conferences on&nbsp;PR, business growth, and&nbsp;fintech, I\u00a0share\u00a0insights that&nbsp;resonate with modern audiences. \u2028I also offer private media training for&nbsp;company owners \u2014&nbsp;helping you show up to&nbsp;events and&nbsp;interview with&nbsp;confidence, clear\u00a0messages, and&nbsp;credibility.                                <\/p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"item__img\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-rostislav-uzunov-4754883.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n<section class=\"partners\" id=\"clients\">\r\n    <div class=\"partners__container\">\r\n        <div class=\"partners__wrapper\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"partners__title\">Clients &amp;  partners<\/h2>\r\n                            <div class=\"partners__grid\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"partners__item item\">\r\n                        <div class=\"item__img\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mercury.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"partners__item item\">\r\n                        <div class=\"item__img\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/curve.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"partners__item item\">\r\n                        <div class=\"item__img\">\r\n                    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    <div class=\"item__img\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindmoneyeu.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n<section class=\"media\" id=\"publications\">\n    <div class=\"media__container\">\n        <div class=\"media__wrapper\">\n            \n            <div class=\"media__block block\">\n                <div class=\"block__head\">\n                    <h2 class=\"block__title\">\n                        Media publications in <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/valentina-drofa-theme\/assets\/img\/forbes.svg\" alt=\"Forbes\">                    <\/h2>\n\n                                        \n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/councils\/forbesbusinesscouncil\/people\/valentinadrofa\/\"\n                        target=\"_blank\"\n                        class=\"block__btn btn-transparent btn-arrow mobile-hidden\">see all<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"block__grid js-forbes-grid\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/councils\/forbesbusinesscouncil\/2025\/12\/26\/communication-is-the-new-currency-of-business-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block__item item\">\n                        <div class=\"item__img\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" \n                                src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0x0.webp\" \n                                alt=\"\" \n                            \/>\n                            <span>commentary<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"item__wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"item__info\">\n                                <span class=\"item__category\">forbes<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"item__date\">26.12.2025<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"item__title\">\n                                Communication Is The New Currency Of Business Strategy                            <\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/councils\/forbesbusinesscouncil\/2025\/11\/13\/the-case-for-women-in-fintech-how-gender-diversity-can-drive-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block__item item\">\n                        <div class=\"item__img\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" \n                                src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0x0-2.webp\" \n                                alt=\"\" \n                            \/>\n                            <span>expert op-ed<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"item__wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"item__info\">\n                                <span class=\"item__category\">forbes<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"item__date\">13.11.2025<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"item__title\">\n                                The Case For Women In Fintech: How Gender Diversity Can Drive Growth                            <\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/councils\/forbesbusinesscouncil\/2025\/09\/26\/values-as-your-business-operating-system-how-to-build-a-company-that-lasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block__item item\">\n                        <div class=\"item__img\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" \n                                src=\"https:\/\/valentinadrofa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0x0-1.webp\" \n                                alt=\"\" \n                            \/>\n                            <span>expert op-ed<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"item__wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"item__info\">\n                                <span class=\"item__category\">forbes<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"item__date\">26.09.2025<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"item__title\">\n                                Values As Your Business\u2019 Operating System: How To Build A Company That Lasts                            <\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                                        <a 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