Press & Awards

In the Spotlight

Awards, articles, and the moments that mark a journey of building something meaningful.

18.03.2026
Atlas News

The Great Global Reset: Romania's Future

Strategic editorial on Romania's path to becoming a regional financial and logistics center amid global liquidity shifts and geopolitical instability.

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02.01.2026
Atlas News

Romania Between Freedom and Social Decline

Editorial analysis examining long-term social and economic risks tied to permissive drug policy models and their impact on national productivity.

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Jan 2026
World Economic Forum

Davos WEF 2026 — Participant

Attended the World Economic Forum at Davos for the second consecutive year. Engaged with India's Government Delegation, visited Qatar's Pavilion, and met with Romanian Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Țoiu, Minister of Investments and European Projects Dragoș Pîslaru, and Minister Councillor Claudiu Mihail Ionescu from the Romanian Embassy in Switzerland.

18.10.2025
Atlas News

Architects of Prosperity: Building the Carpathian Tiger

Exclusive Atlas News analysis on a two-engine reform model for Romania focused on high-value investment attraction and institutional modernization.

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Jan 2025
World Economic Forum

Davos WEF 2025 — Participant

First participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland — connecting with global business leaders, government delegations, and innovators shaping the future of international commerce and technology.

2024
New Money Romania

The Story of a Romanian Entrepreneur with Businesses in Real Estate and Supplements

In-depth feature tracing Daniel's full entrepreneurial journey from Iași through Germany and Switzerland — covering real estate development, nootropics, and cross-border business.

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2024
Royal Family of Romania

Breakfast with the Romanian Royal Family

Invited for breakfast with the Royal Family of Romania to discuss shared visions for the future, cross-border projects, and continued collaboration on initiatives of national importance.

2024
Wasserenergie Bern

Economic Delegation — Renewable Energy, Bern

Welcomed an Economic Delegation at Wasserenergie Bern alongside Minister Councillor Claudiu Ionescu from the Romanian Embassy and Adrian Moraru, President of CARE — advancing Swiss-Romanian cooperation in renewable energy.

2024
German General Consulate

Joint Project with German General Consul

Visited the German General Consul to discuss a joint project spanning Germany, Switzerland, and Romania — strengthening trilateral economic and cultural ties.

2023
The Diplomatic Affairs

Pioneering the Future of Cognitive Enhancement

Feature article on Daniel's work with Advanced Nootropics Switzerland, focusing on his mission to create ethical, natural brain optimization products.

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2023
RePatriot Gala — National Opera, Bucharest

Top 100 Romanians Worldwide — Entrepreneurship Award

Awarded at the prestigious RePatriot Top 100 Romanians Worldwide ceremony at Romania's National Opera in Bucharest. Recognized in the Entrepreneurship category alongside distinguished Romanian innovators from across the globe. Featured in BZI.ro as a hometown entrepreneur from Iași who built a path from Moldova to Western Europe and Switzerland.

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2023
Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions

Mind Nootropics — Showcased at Geneva Inventions Fair

Advanced Nootropics Switzerland's flagship product received international recognition at one of the world's most prestigious innovation exhibitions, meeting rigorous Swiss quality standards for purity and effectiveness.

Ongoing
Atlas News

Editorial Analyst & Contributor

Daniel contributes editorial analysis to Atlas News, Romania's independent journalism platform, writing on economics, social policy, and geopolitical affairs.

Ongoing
Podcast & Media Appearances

Regular Guest on Business & Economic Podcasts

Featured across multiple Romanian and international media platforms discussing the future of international trade, sustainable energy, the reality of entrepreneurship in Western Europe, and economic analysis for 2026. Appearances include BZI Live, Carpathian Valley Innovation interviews, and independent business channels.

"For me, home is where the potential is realized. I worked hard to get here, and I build bridges for those who want to follow."

— Daniel Hagen
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RePatriot Summit

The RePatriot Summit Interview

Daniel speaks at the RePatriot Summit about his entrepreneurial journey from Iași to Switzerland, building businesses across borders, and the resilience required to succeed.

BZI Live Podcast

Economic Analysis for 2026

An in-depth conversation about the global economic landscape, the shifting paradigm of international trade, and what the future holds for entrepreneurs in Europe.

Carpathian Valley Innovation

The Journey to Success

Daniel shares the full story — from civil engineering in Iași to building a global portfolio in Switzerland. Practical know-how, failures, and the philosophy that drives his business empire.

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