Future Heroes
Latvia
Be your own hero
We are a sisterhood without borders

Future Heroes is a growth mindset-driven leadership & entrepreneurship program for girls aged 14 -17 to unlock their potential and create positive impact in the world
Community
We all need role models, courage, support and determination to believe we can achieve anything we set our mind and heart to. It takes guts to stand alone, speak up and make great change happen. Future Heroes dares to be real and do things differently.To have more daring and diverse heroes to look up to, we've created an open environment for a driven community of girls with a passion to grow, work together and solve problems.
Growth
Welcome to a personal growth and change program to unlock your potential. During 6 months and 9 skills & mindset workshops, girls get to test their strengths, boost their life skills, grow their sisterhood and be inspired by diverse role models. Most importantly, dreams are made a reality by running projects that girls are most passionate about in teams of five, supported by mentors. Consider it a support network to jump-start your future.
Change
We want every business or social action that's created during the program to have positive impact on the society. Be it a start-up that works towards mental well-being. Be it a social action project with a focus on better education or climate action. You get to decide what creates the most meaningful change in the future and we'll make sure to be your sisterhood without borders. It's literally the time and place to become a hero.
Award Ceremony Season 4

Future Heroes Latvia Season 4 ended with a long-expected Unicorn Gala Event - where dreams and stars aligned. VEF Kvartāls "Mansards" welcomed the future leaders and

program's amazing supporters for a grand finale

Sustainable by Nature
We are determined to be sustainable in the way we operate, the way we think, act, celebrate success, encourage and empower the next generation of heroes.
Diverse at Heart
Our speakers, coaches and mentors are men and women from different countries, age groups, mindset, mission, cultural background and walks of life.
Global in Vision
Our first language is English. We are a sisterhood without borders in action. Open and reaching out to make growth and change accessible, one girl with a cause at the time.


Future Heroes checklist

You're a great fit to be a Future Hero, if…
1

You are a 14-17 year old girl
and want to make a difference in the world

2

You are willing to take action in your life
and broaden your views of the world

3

You want to gain confidence and courage
to stand for yourself and openly speak your mind

4

You are ready to be a part of Future Heroes'
open and inspiring community

5

You are set to committing your time
and best efforts to be a hero

Program
January – June 2025

Future Heroes Latvia program is also a competition and every hero should come prepared for a fair battle! The program consists of 9 workshops, all held in English and free of charge.

Future Heroes workshops are held in a hybrid mode on Saturdays according to the schedule below
Sessions are kicked off by inspirational speakers, followed by practical skills workshops and mentoring to drive the team projects forward.


Friday, January 31
Friday, January 31
Ideation & Team Formation
February 15
February 15
Sustainability & Climate
February 22
February 22
Entrepreneurship & Product Management (online)
March 1
March 1
Financial literacy & Fundraising
March 29
March 29
Leadership & Problem Solving
April 12
April 12
Digital impact and media literacy
April 26
April 26
Mystery workshop
May 10
May 10
Practice & Pitch

June 7
June 7
Final Pitch


June 28
June 28
Award ceremony

Future Heroes season ends with
a festive event
The award ceremony is all about celebrating success together, giving out awards in different categories and illustrating the heroic journey through inspirational videos, guests speakers and lots of performances!
The most impactful team in the competition are awarded with an inspiring and excitement packed study trips to meet the global heroes!
Future Heroes Latvia
Meet our powerful team mentors
and skills coaches
More to follow. Stay tuned!
  • Ance Āboliņa (Mentor)
    Innovation lead / SEB Latvia
  • Zane Grēta Grants (Mentor)
    Public Relations Specialist / Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital
    Public Health Specialist
  • Pauls Siliņš (Mentor)
    Senior Project Manager & Co-Creator /
    Riga TechGirls
  • Kristīne Kode (Mentor)
    Project specialist / Zemgale Planning Region
  • Marina Petrakova (Mentor)
    Tech and Design Mentor
    European Innovation Academy; Forbes 30U30
  • Inga Matvejeva (Mentor)
    Offering manager / SEB Latvia
  • Diāna Stankeviča (Mentor)
    Strategic Talent Management Consultant / Progressica Ltd.
    Personal growth and Recreational Breathwork Mentor
  • Agnese Pidrika (Mentor)
    Market Development Officer Latvia&Lithuania / Forest Stewardship Council
  • Agnese Strazda (Mentor)
    Mentor & Founder of Startupart.lv
  • Āris Brencis (Mentor)
    Managing Director / NGL Ventures
  • Claudio Rivera
    Director / RTU Riga Business School
    Director / MIT J-WEL Project
    Lead of the Education / FICIL
    Social entrepreneur, Writer
  • Kārlis Karolis

    Innovation lead / SEB Latvia
  • Alise Dīrika 
    Product Manager / HackMotion
    Riga TechGirls
  • Alise Gurenko
    Startup Program Director / Riga TechGirls

  • Linda Šablinska
    Financial literacy mentor / SEB Latvia


Inspirational speakers
  • Egija Gailuma
    Ex-founder / OX Drive
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Contact us
  • Aina Špaca
    Manager
    aina.spaca@viaa.gov.lv
  • Agnese Bētiņa
    Coordinator
  • Elīza Iltnere
    Volunteer lead, Media lead
    futureheroeslv@gmail.com

Big Sisters Team
  • Ance Pakalniņa
  • Anete Gogule
  • Simona Pastare
  • Ashi
  • Linda Kalniņa
  • Marta Teicāne
  • Karīna Krauze
  • Kamila Cibulina
  • Enija Rozenvalde
  • Maija Marija Krasta
  • Laura Ignatjeva