Kristina Dermenzhi: Graduate 2026 with Own Business

From Talent to Entrepreneurship: Kristina Dermenzhi’s Journey with MINIBOSS

Kristina Dermenzhi has completed an inspiring educational journey with MINIBOSS Business School and has been awarded the MBBS International Diploma, United Kingdom.

Kristina joined the MINIBOSS ecosystem at the age of 6 and talented student, gradually developing her creativity, confidence, entrepreneurial thinking and ability to turn ideas into real projects. Alongside the core MINIBOSS Business School programme, she expanded her talents through creative education at Leonardo Art School, studied at the 100% Film School, and took additional ESS courses designed to strengthen business, communication and leadership skills.

Step by step, learning became practice — and talent became entrepreneurship.

Today, Kristina is already a young entrepreneur and founder of her own design studio, applying her creativity, knowledge and business skills in the real market.

At the 2026 Startup World Cup Championship, the startup founded by Kristina Dermidzhi and Anastasiia Azarova took an honourable third place, receiving a trophy and a cash prize.

Her educational journey continues at the next level: Kristina is now studying at BIGBOSS Business School, developing more advanced entrepreneurial, leadership and management competencies.

Her story demonstrates one of the central principles of MINIBOSS education: Knowledge → Talent → Skills → Project → Business → Success.

Kristina Dermenzhi has completed an inspiring educational journey with MINIBOSS Business School and has been awarded the MBBS International Diploma, United Kingdom.

Kristina joined the MINIBOSS ecosystem at the age of 6 and talented student, gradually developing her creativity, confidence, entrepreneurial thinking and ability to turn ideas into real projects. Alongside the core MINIBOSS Business School programme, she expanded her talents through creative education at Leonardo Art School, studied at the 100% Film School, and took additional ESS courses designed to strengthen business, communication and leadership skills.

Step by step, learning became practice — and talent became entrepreneurship.

Today, Kristina is already a young entrepreneur and founder of her own design studio, applying her creativity, knowledge and business skills in the real market.

Nikita Vorobiov: From MiniBoss Business School to Oxford

In a world where political decisions increasingly transcend national borders, a new generation of leaders is emerging — internationally educated, analytically minded and prepared from an early age to understand responsibility, leadership and the complexities of a rapidly changing world. Nikita Vorobiov is part of this generation.

Over the past five years, he has focused his academic and professional work on politics, policy and security in Eastern Europe and the wider post-Soviet region. Today, as a graduate of the University of Oxford, he is building a professional trajectory that positions him to contribute to the future of international policy and global political thought.

Yet his journey towards leadership began long before Oxford.

Leadership Education from Childhood: Eight Courses at MiniBoss Business School

An important foundation in Nikita's development was his education at MiniBoss Business School, where he completed the school's full eight-course programme.

From childhood, his education went beyond traditional academic subjects. At MiniBoss, Nikita was introduced to the principles of leadership, entrepreneurship, responsibility, initiative, strategic thinking and personal development.

The programme encouraged him to think independently, communicate his ideas, make decisions, work with others and understand that leadership is not simply a position or title — it is the ability to take responsibility and create meaningful change.

Over eight courses, this environment contributed to the development of qualities that would later become particularly relevant to his academic and professional path: intellectual curiosity, independence, resilience, confidence, strategic thinking and a strong personal character.

For Nikita, business education from childhood was therefore not simply about learning how companies operate. It was part of a broader process of learning how to think, lead, analyse, communicate and take responsibility for one's decisions.

From MiniBoss to International Education

The foundations established during his early education were followed by an increasingly international academic journey.

Nikita earned a BA in Ethics and Politics at Bard College Berlin, with additional periods of study in Estonia and Croatia. This combination exposed him to different European political, historical and intellectual environments and strengthened his interest in the relationship between politics, ethics, security and society.

He subsequently continued his education at one of the world's most prestigious universities, completing an MSc in East European Studies at the University of Oxford.

This progression — from early leadership and entrepreneurial education to advanced study of international politics — illustrates an important principle: leadership development does not begin when a person receives their first senior position. It can begin in childhood and evolve over many years through education, experience and responsibility.

Building Expertise in Politics, Policy and Security

Over the past five years, Nikita has concentrated on politics, public policy, security and information environments across Eastern Europe and the wider post-Soviet space.

Alongside his studies, he has accumulated more than four years of experience across political analysis, journalism and advisory work.

He has published more than 40 articles for the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), worked as a Senior Editor at JURIST, contributed to international media projects and supported public officials through the preparation of analytical briefings and speech materials.

These experiences have allowed him to work at the intersection of academic research and practical policymaking.

His particular strength lies in examining complicated political and security developments and translating them into clear, structured and practically relevant insights for international audiences and decision-makers.

Understanding a Region That Matters to the World

Eastern Europe and the wider post-Soviet space remain central to some of the most consequential questions facing the international community.

Security, diplomacy, democratic institutions, international alliances, economic transformation, information environments and relations between states are no longer isolated regional issues. Their consequences affect Europe and the wider international system.

Understanding these developments requires professionals who can combine regional expertise with international education, analytical discipline and the ability to communicate across cultures and institutions.

Nikita's academic and professional development has increasingly brought these elements together.

Preparing to Shape the Future of Global Politics

A MiniBoss and Oxford degree is not the end of this journey. It is another important stage.

The political world of the coming decades will require leaders and experts who understand not only individual countries but also the complex relationships between politics, security, economics, technology, information and human behaviour.

Nikita Vorobiov enters this next stage with an unusual combination of experiences: early leadership and entrepreneurial education, international undergraduate studies, advanced Oxford training, published political analysis, journalism and exposure to practical policymaking.

From MiniBoss Business School to the University of Oxford, his story demonstrates what can happen when leadership development begins early and continues through increasingly demanding intellectual and professional environments.

Today, Nikita Vorobiov is an Oxford graduate and an emerging political analyst. Tomorrow, he has the potential to become one of those professionals helping to shape the future of global politics.

And perhaps the most important part of his story is that this journey did not begin at Oxford.

It began in childhood — with education that taught him to think independently, act responsibly, develop a strong character and see himself not merely as an observer of the future, but as someone capable of helping to create it.

Startup World Cup Championship-2026: Winners

In July 2026, Davos once again became a center of global dialogue about the future — this time thanks to the World Championship in Entrepreneurship for Children and Youth. Hundreds of participants from different countries presented their innovative projects, demonstrating maturity of thinking, a high level of preparation, and the ability to create solutions that are already changing the world today.

The championship was held in two main leagues — MINIBOSS and BIGBOSS, each becoming a platform for bright ideas, technological breakthroughs, and socially significant initiatives.

The level of projects was especially impressive: participants showed a deep understanding of modern challenges, teamwork skills, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial courage that inspires even adult professionals.

MiniBoss League

Business League (SIFE)

1st place — SolEase: insoles and footwear designed specifically for people with flat feet, combining comfort, support, and style.

2nd place — School Assistant / Good Guys: an intelligent application that helps students effectively organize their study process and daily tasks, reduce stress levels, and improve academic performance.

3rd place — Smell Well: an innovative aromatic solution designed to maintain the freshness of clothing and personal space. The set includes natural wooden balls and chips that can be infused with perfume and placed in closets, suitcases, or sports bags.

Social League (SAGE)

1st place — Mood Battery & Magic Notebook: a mood indicator for doors with a color scale and slider that allows children to show their current emotional state (red, yellow, green).

2nd place — Happy Friends: an activity book that helps children make friends.

3rd place — Irs Bow: a project dedicated to creating bow ties using Azerbaijani national symbols and ornaments — such as the Karabakh horse, the “buta” pattern, pomegranate, mugham instruments, and traditional carpet motifs.

BigBoss League 

1st place — Guide for Pregnant Women VADEMECUM: a step-by-step guide that helps navigate the journey from the first weeks of pregnancy to childbirth.

2nd place — AvatArt: a business digitalization studio offering professional services for implementing modern IT technologies and AI-based solutions into business processes.

3rd place — FITIO: a smart application with recipes for people with dietary restrictions, helping them eat safely, cook, and control their nutrition. 

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