Young Slovaks are proving that leadership today is about adaptability, vision and the ability to inspire change. (source: Unsplash)
From tourism and space technology to neuroscience and artificial intelligence, young Slovak professionals are not just excelling in their respective fields – they are reshaping the very definition of leadership. Their impact extends far beyond Slovakia, proving that adaptability, emotional intelligence, and collaboration are the key traits a quality leader should have.
“For me, leadership is not about control but about empowering others, fostering autonomy, and cultivating a culture of sustained excellence,” says Vladimír Klocok, CEO of Kubínska, a ski and mountain resort in the Orava region. “This is one of the key lessons I took away from my time at Harvard.”
Klocok is one of several young Slovaks featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 ranking, alongside aerospace engineer Michaela Brchnelová, neuroscientist Ľudmila Kučíková, space technology entrepreneur Marek Marušin, and AI specialist Jakub Šuster, who fights disinformation through artificial intelligence. Each of them exemplifies how Slovak talent is making a global impact and shaping the future of their industries.
