Who We Are
Viable Ltd was established in 2023, in Cyprus, by a team of experts with a strong background in museums and business to develop evidenced-based solutions for museum sustainability. Viable Ltd was founded to bridge academia and industry in an era of unprecedented and rapid sociotechnical transformations calling for a green and digital transition. Our highly-experienced team provides consulting services to museums for developing efficient museum strategies and impactful projects funded by European and National funds to help them transform into sustainable organizations.
Museum sustainability is a multifaceted concept encompassing environmental, economic, and social dimensions aimed at ensuring the long-term viability and relevance of museums. At its core, sustainability in museums involves practices that minimize negative impacts on the environment, support financial stability, and engage with diverse communities. Environmental sustainability in museums involves reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste generation, and adopting eco-friendly practices. Economic sustainability is crucial for museums to maintain operations and fulfill their missions effectively. This entails diversifying revenue streams, cultivating philanthropic support, and implementing sound financial management practices. Social sustainability involves fostering inclusivity, accessibility, and community engagement within museums.
Mission & Vision
Our mission is to provide museums with high-quality and evidenced-based solutions and services to help them transform into sustainable organizations.
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Collaboration
Our goal is to bring Europe, the Middle East, and the US closer by promoting shared heritage and culture. We aim to be a key partner in CCI networks, foster collaboration among artists, tech engineers, and scientists, and incentivize sustainable practices in corporations through cultural influence.
Empower CCIs to make the green and digital transition
We aim to develop capacity in Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs) through training, foster organizational agility, and promote a data-driven culture for innovation.
Safeguarding Ethics in CCIs
We are dedicated to ensuring ethical standards in Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs) by prioritizing inclusivity, promoting well-being, and championing trustworthy AI, diversity, and decolonization.
Our Values
- Integrity: Upholding honesty and transparency in all aspects of our operations, from interactions with customers and stakeholders to internal decision-making processes.
- Innovation: Fostering a culture of creativity and forward-thinking, where new ideas are encouraged, and unconventional solutions are embraced to address challenges and drive growth.
- Collaboration: Promoting teamwork and partnership both internally and externally, recognizing that diverse perspectives and collective effort are essential for success.
- Customer-Centricity: Placing the needs and satisfaction of our customers at the forefront of everything we do, striving to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional value.
- Social Responsibility: Committing to making a positive impact on society and the environment through ethical business practices, community engagement, and sustainable initiatives.
- Passion: Infusing every aspect of our work with genuine enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to our mission, driving us to continuously innovate and exceed expectations.
Meet The Team
Dr Monika Asimenou
Dr Monika Asimenou is a co-founder of Viable. Her practice focuses on issues of art, art theory and cultural management working between the fields of curation, teaching, museum management and research. She studied Visual Arts at the University Paul Valéry of Montpellier and later she obtained an MA in Visual Arts at the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne. She also obtained a PhD at the University of Paris 10 Ouest-Nanterre on history of art in Cyprus after 1974. As a postdoctoral researcher, she has worked in various European projects, such as the project “Redefining the future of cultural heritage, through a disruptive model of sustainability [ReInHerit]” at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, funded under the European research program Horizon 2020. She has a background in teaching in universities. Beyond academia, she has forged collaborations with museums and cultural associations, curated many exhibitions and published several articles.
Dr Polina Nikolaou
Dr Polina Nikolaou is a co-founder of Viable Ltd. She is an experienced professional and researcher in the historical and theoretical relationship between archaeological collections, space and knowledge, museum profession and university curricula, and the relationship between ethics, sustainability and digital transformation. She studied history (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and cultural geography (University of Nottingham). She completed her PhD thesis on the diaspora of Cypriot antiquities in London and New York (1860-1900) at the University of Exeter. She has worked as a researcher in different projects funded by national and European funds, such as the project “Redefining the future of cultural heritage, through a disruptive model of sustainability [ReInHerit]” at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, funded under the European research program Horizon 2020. She has carried out postdoctoral research at the Department of Cultural Technology and Communication, University of the Aegean, as part of the project: “Cultural Heritage Sector: Bridging the Gap between Studies and Professions”. With a holistic expertise on cultural heritage management from the 19th century onwards, she advocates for the sustainable digital transformation of museums within an ethical framework.
Dimitrios Bourpoulas
a dynamic, versatile business and consultant professional with experience in FinTech, Banking, Open Banking, ESG, E – Commerce, Financial & Data, Insurance and Technology industries across Europe, Middle East and USA.