On the purpose of business, philanthropy, and responsibility for today’s world

The first maps his fascinating business growth from the beginnings in the 1990s to a historic milestone – taking the company public on the London Stock Exchange. The second story focuses on philanthropy and the belief that business success is inseparable from serving society and connecting human consciousness. In the final part, Martin offers his perspective on geopolitical developments in the USA, Russia, and Europe. The common thread across all topics is integration – the ability to connect seemingly unrelated flows of goods, people, and ideas into a meaningful whole that helps us better grasp the current reality and actively contribute to something good.

Who is Martin Vohánka

Martin Vohánka started his entrepreneurial journey in high school. Shortly after graduating, he founded W.A.G. in 1995, known under the brand name Eurowag. He gradually expanded it from a payment solution to an integrated platform for the commercial road transport sector.
Eurowag is currently a technology leader ambitiously transforming the entire industry and employs 2,000 professionals across 28 European countries. It is the only Czech company whose shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange.

Martin Vohánka holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, completed the OPM program at Harvard, and lectures at the University of Economics in Prague. He is one of the largest Czech philanthropists. He is the founder of the Blížksobě foundation, which primarily supports the development of democratic values and the transformation of educational systems. He is the initiator and signatory of the Second economic transformation appeal.