Nice to e-meet you!
I’m Dr. Ekaterina Matveeva (h.c.), a linguist fascinated by the mysteries of communication across languages and cultures. My research on Language Alter Ego explores how people develop new personalities when acquiring a foreign language and culture, and how this transformation impacts their adaptability in unexpected cultural situations and global work environments.
I help companies and professionals navigate the complexities of intercultural communication, bringing teams together to improve efficiency in international project management and decision-making.
With my ed:tech company Amolingua, we work with individuals and companies to enhance their communication via language, culture and soft skills training programs.
Recognition with Awards
UK Business Woman 2015 at the national Grad Factor competition
TOP 20 Hottest Start-Ups of the World in 2015 by StartUp Open & CNBC
TOP 30 Africa-Europe young leaders of 2019 at PanAfrican Youth Leadership Summit
Brainz CREA Global Awards 500 of 2021
Unlocking Ambition Fellowship 2021 by the Scottish Government Honorary Doctorate in Education 2023 by Azteca University in Mexico
I’ve had the privilege of working in over 40 countries across five continents, where I’ve studied education systems, future skills, communication strategies, and local challenges. My company Lingo+, which emerged with the support of the EU Erasmus+ fund, provides professional development for teachers, focusing on multilingualism and multiculturalism in the classroom.
I proudly serve as a member of the Advisory Council for the Language Connects Foundation, where we advance the appreciation of languages and cultures at local, national, and international levels.
I’m also a published author, with books like Language Alter Ego, Buenos Aires de Idiomas Extranjeros, and Полиглот по собственному желанию, all of which have been recognized within their communities and earned me the title of a best-selling author. In 2024, I launched a book series called Meraki, which now includes 10 books in five languages for both students and teachers.
I lead workshops and seminars for international organizations and run executive programs at universities
During my university years, I was called a "linguahacker" by the magazine "Yes!" for mastering 9 languages and understanding another dozen. My academic background spans disciplines from comparative linguistics to socio-cultural anthropology and neuroscience, with studies at renowned institutions like the University of St Andrews, Santiago de Compostela University, University of Bergamo, and more. My business education was enriched by grant-based executive programs and fellowships, taught by professors from Babson College, Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
Currently, I’m a research fellow at the Laszlo Institute of New Paradigm Research and a researcher at Living CARE (Living Cities Action Research Ecosystem).
