Stories, Insights & Reflections

From the Kimolian Academy community

EventsJul 2026

Kimolian Academy's Founder Shortlisted for the 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards

We are delighted to announce that Kimolian Academy's Founder, Eleni, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

Graduate StoriesJul 2026

From Teacher to Product Thinking: How Maxine Binger Is Exploring Product Management and AI Innovation

Maxine Binger is an educator, entrepreneur, and researcher whose journey reflects the growing intersection between education, creativity, and technology. After completing the Product Management…

Graduate StoriesJun 2026

What does it mean to learn product management in an AI-driven world?

For Favour Patrick, it meant moving beyond curiosity and stepping into real product environments — learning by building, not just studying.

Case StudiesMay 2026

Good memories, no proof: how Shuli built Yush to capture what events usually lose

A product leader with a psychology background used rapid prototyping, paid pilots, and real-world event delivery to turn a market insight into Yush - a platform for capturing live event reactions and turning them into proof organisers can actually use.

Graduate StoriesApr 2026

Mastering AI-Driven Product Management at Kimolian Academy

At Kimolian Academy, we empower women to transition into tech by building real-world products. Viktoriia Povoroznyk’s journey from business management to product leadership is a blueprint for how hand

PartnershipsApr 2026

From Community to Impact

When Kimolian Community CIC began in London, it was built on something powerful: a driven, talented community of graduates. What it needed was the commercial momentum to unlock that potential. Just si

EventsApr 2026

Celebrating Cohort 7 — and Opening the Door to What’s Next

A few weeks ago in London, we gathered to celebrate a major milestone at Kimolian Academy: the graduation of Cohort 7. It was an evening filled with energy, connection, and inspiration. From the very

Graduate StoriesFeb 2026

When risk-taking meets perseverance, amazing things happen

At Kimolian Academy , we believe that the most powerful transformations happen when learning meets courage . Few stories capture this better than Naa Ayorkor Harding’s journey — a product manager, dig

Graduate StoriesFeb 2026

Olamide Oladeru’s Journey of Intentional Growth

In the fast-paced world of digital innovation, the role of a Product Manager is shifting. It is no longer enough to simply coordinate between teams; in 2026, the most successful leaders are those who

Graduate StoriesJan 2026

Madhuri's Resilient Career Comeback

Stepping away from a career, especially for full-time parenting, takes courage. Stepping back in takes an entirely different kind of resilience. Madhuri Mittal, a highly skilled QA Engineer, recently

Tools and ProcessesJan 2026

Seeing AI in Action: Building Web Apps with Lovable at Kimolian Academy

Last week at Kimolian Academy, we had the pleasure of hosting Elias Belfrage from Lovable for an inspiring, hands-on session titled “How to Use Lovable .” The session was a powerful example of what ha

EventsNov 2025

Celebrating Eleni Lialiamou: Inspiring Women Leaders at the FCEM World Congress 2025

🌟 Celebrating Leadership That Inspires At Kimolian Academy , we are proud to celebrate our founder, Eleni Lialiamou , for her recognition as a Leading Greek Female Entrepreneur and her inspiring cont

EventsOct 2025

The Future is Female

Last week, we proudly celebrated the graduation of the latest cohort from the Kimolian Academy AI Product Management Bootcamp ! It was an evening that truly showcased the talent and dedication of thes

EventsOct 2025

Redefining Innovation at Kontron: Where Leadership, AI, and Sustainability Converge

Kontron ’s Sustainable Leadership Academy was inaugurated in Vienna on 28 May 2025. (Photo courtesy of Kontron AG) Kontron is not only a global leader in IoT - it is also pioneering how it nurtures it

EventsOct 2025

Celebrating the Future: Kimolian Academy AI Product Management Bootcamp Graduation

On October 7th, 2025, we're celebrating a major milestone: the graduation of the talented women from the Kimolian Academy's AI Product Management Bootcamp. This cohort has truly impressed us with thei

PartnershipsSept 2025

New AI Product Management Bootcamp

This fall, get ready to build a real-world, AI-powered solution from scratch with the Kimolian Academy AI Product Management Bootcamp. You'll graduate with a portfolio-ready case study, ready to launc

LeadershipSept 2025

A Milestone for Kimolian: Fueling Our Next Chapter with the Leadership Project Grant

Kimolian Community CIC Receives Leadership Project Grant to Propel Our Mission Forward! We have some truly incredible news to share! Kimolian has been selected as a recipient of The Leadership Project

LeadershipSept 2025

The Product Mindset: More Than a Job Title

At Kimolian Academy, we're constantly inspired by our community—their drive, their stories, and their belief in a different kind of education. This spirit of transformation is at the heart of our miss

EventsSept 2025

The Human Touch in the Age of AI

Four months ago, our founder Eleni Lialiamou stood on the EQL:HER stage at London Tech Week and shared a core belief: AI tools aren't here to replace us; they're our sparring partners. In this new era

StoriesAug 2025

From Tehran to Tech: The Inspiring Journey of Kimolian Academy Graduate Mona Zaré

What makes a professional journey truly remarkable? It's not just about the destination, but the resilience, courage, and human connection found along the way. We were deeply moved by a recent LinkedI

StoriesAug 2025

Community-Driven AI: The Future of Innovation

What happens when innovation starts not with code, but with connection? In the latest episode of the Start Build & Grow podcast, Kimolian Academy founder Eleni Lialiamou joins a conversation that

StoriesAug 2025

Sofia's Full Circle: From Aesthetic Therapy to Tech

Sofia's journey is a powerful testament to the transformative power of a career pivot, proving that a new path can be both inspiring and incredibly fulfilling. Her story began in the world of beauty t

EventsAug 2025

AI Exchange: A Night of Inspiration and Innovation at MOSAIC Soho

What an incredible evening at the AI Exchange ! The energy was electric as we gathered at Capital City College Group's MOSAIC Soho for our first-ever AI workshop and networking event. It was truly ins

PartnershipsJul 2025

🚀 Empowering Women in Tech, One Product at a Time

At Kimolian Academy , we're building a global community where women gain the skills, confidence, and support they need to thrive in product management and tech entrepreneurship . Whether you're launch

Tools and ProcessesJun 2025

Unlocking Growth for Your Product

On April 14th, our founder Eleni Lialiamou introduced the groundbreaking Unlocking Growth for Your Product program at the Kaust Accelerator in collaboration with Kimolian.ai. This program is led by El

PartnershipsMay 2025

How Kimolian Supports Startups Like SureSpace

At Kimolian.ai, we specialize in guiding startups through the early—and often uncertain—stages of product development. Our focus is on helping teams deeply understand their users, rapidly test concept

PartnershipsMay 2025

Kimolian Academy and Aria Hotels announce exciting partnership

Aria Hotels is proud to announce its partnership with Kimolian Academy, an innovative initiative dedicated to empowering women in tech. This collaboration aligns with Aria Hotels’ values and its commi

LeadershipMay 2025

Building Kimolian Academy - Mind the Product Interview

Our founder, Eleni Lialiamou , recently had an incredible Q&A session with Louron Pratt, the Editor at Mind the Product . They delved into the world of inclusive product leadership, community-driv

EventsMar 2025

Meet Silvia Mazzone, one of our community members and graduates

Silvia's journey in product management began in 2024 and is now soaring to new heights in 2025! She is overjoyed to have completed certification from the Kimolian Academy . The rigorous training she r

EventsMar 2025

Kimolian Academy at Mind the Product

Kimolian Academy was thrilled to attend the mtpcon at Barbican to promote our mission of empowering women in Product Management! The event was filled with inspiring speakers and valuable insights that

EventsMar 2025

Celebrating International Women's Day with Kimolian Academy

Today, on International Women's Day, I want to shine a spotlight on Kimolian Academy , a women-led community that is revolutionising the way women engage with product management and tech innovation wo

EventsFeb 2025

Tawaref and Kimolian Innovations Announce Strategic Partnership at LEAP to Support Innovation with AI

Tawaref, a leading Saudi-based shared services company, is thrilled to announce that it has signed a (MoU) with Kimolian Academy,a global leader in AI-powered product development. This collaboration i

StoriesFeb 2025

Aesha’s Story of Courage and Determination: Balancing Life and Dreams

Imagine yourself at a crossroads, feeling dissatisfied with your career while also managing the responsibilities of caring for a child with unique needs. This was the situation Aesha found herself in

EventsJan 2025

Kimolian Academy & Digital Skills Academy celebrate graduation

The inaugural Tech Innovation & Entrepreneurship Programme for Women, a collaboration between Kimolian Academy and the Digital Skills Academy culminated in a graduation ceremony where an all-femal

LeadershipJan 2025

Tricon & Kimolian Academy on future of AI in Product

Tricon Infotech's Chief AI Officer, Erik Schwartz , recently hosted a captivating discussion with Kimolian Academy's founder and Principal Product Coach, Eleni Lialiamou. Together, they explored the i

LeadershipJan 2025

Shaping the future of product leaders

Useberry Community Marketing Manager Chrisa Klempetsani recently hosted an exciting Expert Talk with Kimolian Academy founder and Principal Product Coach Eleni Lialiamou . Together, they delved into t

LeadershipJan 2025

Progress through partnerships: Digital Skills Academy and Kimolian Academy

Exciting news! Kimolian Academy has partnered with Capital City College (CCC) to launch a Tech Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme for women! Kimolian Academy, a renowned education provider, spe

LeadershipDec 2024

Insights into Building a Winning Recruitment Strategy

We had the privilege of hosting Rachel Jordan-Evans Chartered FCIPD , EVP Human Resources at Sidara , for an engaging session that redefined how we think about recruitment. From actionable tips for jo

EventsDec 2024

Kimolian Academy "Get To Know Us" with Magnetic

At Kimolian Academy, we’re all about creating pathways for our graduates—whether it’s pursuing a career in product or launching their own tech startup. Yesterday’s Get to Know Us session with Magnetic

PartnershipsNov 2024

Accelerating Innovation Just Got Easier! 🚀

We’re excited to announce a new partnership between Kimolian Innovations and Founder Institute Vienna to empower startups in building tech-enabled products that solve real problems and make a global i

EventsNov 2024

Celebrating Our Summer 2024 Cohort Graduation 🎈

On October 23rd, I had the pleasure of witnessing the incredible product presentations from our Summer 2024 cohort— Vesa Stavileci , Anastasiya Kasila , Praise Dahunsi , Melda Findikli Lynch , Slim Jo

EventsNov 2024

Kimolian Academy joins forces with Kimolian Innovations at the Inspire Africa conference

Kimolian Academy recently made a strong impact at the Inspire Africa Conference in Lagos, Nigeria, joining forces with Kimolian Innovations and leaders across Africa to explore innovation, product dev

PartnershipsNov 2024

How Good Work Camden Helped Georgia Thrive in Product Management with Kimolian Academy

Thanks to the support of Good Work Camden , Georgia embarked on a life-changing journey into product management with Kimolian Academy. Driven by a commitment to empower women in tech, Kimolian Academy

EventsOct 2024

Capital City College launches Tech Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme for Women with Kimolian Academy

Capital City College (CCC) has launched an exciting new programme alongside education partner Kimolian Academy . The Empower Your Future: Tech Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme for Women kicke

TeamsOct 2024

The power of high performing teams

It has been 14 months since the official launch of Kimolian Academy. I could not be more grateful for the incredible women who I have the honour to teach in our 12-week program. We are now running our

LeadershipOct 2024

Kimolian Academy: From Suffolk to the World!

We’re excited to announce that Kimolian Academy has been featured in Living In Suffolk Coastal! 🎉 Founded by Eleni Lialiamou in the small village of Knodishall, East Suffolk, Kimolian connects women

EventsOct 2024

Tech Innovation for Women at Digital Skills Academy

We are thrilled to launch our Tech Innovation for Women Programme, with Kimolian Academy , designed to empower women with cutting-edge skills in Product Management, Innovation, and Professional Develo

EventsJul 2024

Social enterprise celebrates its new female tech innovators

Kimolian Academy proudly announces the graduation of their latest cohort of product managers at The Brew Eagle House, City Road, London on Thursday, 27 June. This milestone event celebrated the achiev

LeadershipMay 2024

Celebrating one incredible year of Kimolian Academy! 🎉

As we reflect on our journey, the tranquil reedbeds of Suffolk serve as a poignant metaphor. Just as the reeds sway gracefully in the breeze, our path has been one of both stillness and flow. Picture

LeadershipApr 2024

Exciting News for Aspiring Tech Leaders!

At Kimolian Academy, we're all about empowering women in tech to create a positive impact. That's why we're thrilled to share our inspiring article featured on the Female Founders blog about women sha

EventsApr 2024

Startup Pitch, Track Competition

𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝟓-𝟔 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚! Kimolian Academy is deeply committed to empowering women to excel

LeadershipApr 2024

The Power of Trust

How do you start pursuing your lifelong dream of sailing, especially when you're already in your mid forties? For me, it took one crucial ingredient: someone who believed in me. When I first set out t