All posts by Ayse Oge

Ayse is a global leadership strategist, author and speaker, whose work spans 4 continents. With a Harvard Business School credential and decades of impact, she empowers businesses, youth, and civic leaders through culturally intelligent frameworks and legacy storytelling. From SCORE workshops to international summits, Ayse bridges Turkish heritage with LA innovation, championing diversity as a strategic advantage in trade, education, and diplomacy. Her visionary approach blends art, empathy, and entrepreneurship, building trust across borders and inspiring future-ready leadership.

The Blue Economy: Sailing Through Youth, Oceans, and Leadership – by Ayse Oge

In an era defined by environmental urgency and economic transformation, a new tide is rising—one that aligns the ocean’s vast potential with global innovation, sustainable development, and the unstoppable force of youth—the Blue Economy: A Sea of Opportunity.

The blue economy is more than maritime trade and tourism. It envisions an ocean-driven future that is renewable, inclusive, and regenerative. From offshore wind farms to seaweed cultivation, sustainable fisheries to marine biotechnology, this trillion-dollar frontier invites bold thinkers to reimagine the future. 

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Diversity’s Role in International Trade – by Ayse Oge

Cultural Intelligence Matters

An International Perspective on Trade

I’ve worked across continents and seen how culture shapes business.   From developing trade strategies in Brazil to exploring innovation in Japan, each experience revealed the human dimension behind global enterprise.

In SCORE workshops, I’ve guided small business owners to think beyond borders: how to market locally and export globally. The lesson is clear—international trade isn’t just about products. It’s about people.

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