07/09/2026
🚀 What does it take for a company to become truly ready to scale?
At the Future 500 Forum in Bled, we had the privilege of discussing this question with Inês Rocha, Division Director for Europe, IFC,
In the interview, Inês highlights the importance of strong leadership, strategic clarity and the ability to translate ambition into sustainable growth. We also reflected on the value of initiatives such as SkillUp, which provide companies with the expertise, tools and support needed to strengthen their capabilities and prepare for their next stage of development.
As a member of the first SkillUp cohort in Croatia, Simpak has experienced first-hand how access to international expertise and proven business practices can support companies on their scale-up journey.
A sincere thank you to Inês Rocha for her time, valuable perspective and recognition of the progress achieved by Simpak and other ambitious Croatian companies.
🎬 Watch the full interview.