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The only leadership and entrepreneurship academy in Romania The program is dedicated to deeply-motivated and distinctive students.
Aspire
http://www.aspireacademy.ro
Aspire is the only leadership and entrepreneurship academy in Romania where Harvard, Stanford and Georgetown professors teach and inspire. It is specially designed to encourage participants to follow their passions and create an energetic, proactive community with common interests and values.
“In life, the hardest thing to find is really good friends.” 💚
For Șerban Grecu, Aspire Academy Program 2026 graduate, Aspire became more than just a summer program. It’s the place where lifelong connections are made and world-class leaders redefine how you approach life.
Whether it’s finding genuine people who stick by you for decades or sitting in a room with top Ivy League professors who inspire your everyday mindset, the Aspire Summer Programs experience is just the beginning - and it stays with you forever.
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10/09/2026
The best time to travel to Greece? This fall, join Aspire alumni from around the world for a weekend designed to be the pause that propels you forward. Stories, shared tables and the Aspire Mindset, all in the legendary cradle of democracy and Western civilization. 🏛️✨
💚 Details & registration are in the latest newsletter sent to our community members!
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A heartfelt message from Matei Ștefan, Aspire Academy participant, to the entire community. 💚A little camera-shy, but 100% authentic, Matei shared what he’s taking home from his Aspire experience - the growth, the mindsets and the connections that last a lifetime.
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No context, just scenes from our interviews with participants at the Aspire Summer Programs 2026. The full picture is coming in the next episodes. Can’t wait! 💚
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30/08/2026
Reconnect with one of your favorite Aspire professors, Dr. Sam Potolicchio, for an exclusive fireside conversation exploring how AI and digital feeds are reshaping modern media, authority and narrative control!
Hosted by Georgetown University’s Center for Intercultural Education and Development (CIED) and the Preparing Global Leaders Forum.
🎙 The New Rules of Influence: Power, Media, Human Connection and Who Controls the Narrative Now
🗓 Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM CEST / 12:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM EEST
📍 Location: Live on Zoom
Speakers:
⤷ Julia Allison - Digital media pioneer & Fellow at Harvard’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy
⤷ Noah Feldman - Arthur Kingsley Porter University Professor at Harvard, bestselling author and tech advisor (Meta, Anthropic, TikTok, eBay & more)
📲 Register for the event: go to our profile & click the first link from the top section OR scan the QR code on the visual to add it to your calendar. 📍
See you there! 💚
, welcome to the Aspire Family and thank you so much for bringing your transformative perspective to our Summer Programs! 💚
When world-class thinkers like Carl Honoré join us in Poiana Brașov, it goes far beyond traditional learning. It becomes a space to step back from the noise of modern life, slow down and reconnect with what truly matters in leadership.
“What I really love about this event is that it is with people taking time away from the hurly-burly... and coming to a place to slow down, to listen, to reconnect, to think deeply, to look at the big picture.”
Thank you for showing us how the Aspire Spirit moves in perfect symphony with leading with intention and deep reflection. ✨
24/08/2026
Nothing beats a weekend with the Aspire Alumni! 💚
From Saturday night catch-ups to Sunday brunch and a boat ride through Cișmigiu 🚣🏼♀️, this Post-Program Meetup nourished both heart and mind.
We love organizing these moments to reset, recharge and bring our growing network closer together.
Swipe through to relive the highlights + a little surprise at the end! (Our Aspirers can be a bit camera-shy, but we still managed to capture the magic ✨)
, thank you for constantly choosing to pour your heart into Aspire. 💚
When world-class professors like Jenn Donahue keep returning to our Summer Programs, it goes beyond lecturing. It’s about building genuine connections, going deeper and creating lifelong friendships with the next generation of leaders.
“To me, that’s what it’s really all about: helping young minds do great things!”
Thank you for reminding us what true community and mentorship look like. ✨
13/08/2026
I spy with my little eye 👀 beyond the formal feedback form… 🙈
… the Aspire Summer Programs WhatsApp groups, 2026 edition! 💚
Send this to a friend (or more!) who need(s) to hear about and apply to Aspire 2027! 📥
07/08/2026
As the 2026 Aspire Romania summer programs came to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this year’s experience truly exceptional 💚
📌 To our inspiring participants: Your passion, dedication and drive to learn have been nothing short of extraordinary. You are the future leaders who will shape tomorrow and it has been an honour to be part of your journey.
📌 To our amazing speakers, partners and board members: Thank you for your investment in Aspire and for sharing your knowledge, experience and time with our participants. Your insights and guidance have made a lasting impact and we are incredibly grateful for your commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders.
📌 To our phenomenal organizing team: A massive shout-out to the entire team behind the scenes. Your tireless work, passion and meticulous planning are the backbone of Aspire Romania.
Here’s to all the connections made, the lessons learned, and the future successes of our Aspire community. We look forward to continuing this journey together and are already excited for what’s to come! It’s just the beginning. 💚
𝐀𝐒𝐏’𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦: Alexandru Costin Baroiu, Nicole Tănase, Emma Mora, Cristiana Gabriela Bălasa, Eduard Zippenfenig, Daria Rodilă, Alyssa Ungureanu, Sonia Adorean, Cătălina Pîslaru, Florin Văduva, Adina Nița, Maria Halmaghi, Ami Calancea, Alexandra Armeanu, Matei Dumitrescu, George Drăgan, Tudor Găitan, Ana-Maria Ciobanu, Dinu Gheorghe, Ana Sârbu, Alex Radu, Dan Oros, Alex Lazăr, Ana Voicilă
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