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Looking for any tips for travelling the Balkan nations and recommendations for number of days in cities/countries!

I’ve recently finished the book ‘Shadowplay’ by Tim Marshall which explores before, during and after the Kosovo War of 1998-99. It’s really spiked my interest in the region and left me wanting to learn more about its history. The scenery of the Balkan nations looks incredible too!

Any tips on cities/countries to group together, off the track places to visit, best times of the year etc are all appreciated!

Having worked for a couple of Tier 2 aerospace companies (supplying parts to Tier 1 companies and occasionally OEMs), I’ve noticed that a primary pain point is typically legacy product/paperwork/processes which consume time, effort and resource across departments.

I’m curious as to whether a start-up in the Tier 2 space (i.e., sensors, valves) could potentially disrupt the market and take market share, leveraging the fact that legacy headaches are essentially ‘eliminated’.

Do you think that there’s a chance for a start-up in this space to be successful?

Would the gambling on a new supplier be above the risk appetite for Tier 1s and OEMs?

Would the initial capital required for product design, development and qualification present too much of a barrier?

Would customers welcome a modern supplier who can leapfrog to Industry 4.0, IoT etc?

Curious to hear thoughts on this!