Vestbee continues to navigate the global startup landscape, spotlighting inspiring female entrepreneurs driving business growth. Now, we present a list of female startup founders, co-founders, CEOs, COOs, CMOs and top executives from tech clusters and associations across Central and Eastern Europe.
To create this collection, we researched female-founded and female-led startups, as well as non-profit and governmental organizations making significant contributions to the ecosystem, and reviewed our series of articles dedicated to women in tech. Using data from platforms like Crunchbase and LinkedIn, we've compiled a comprehensive list of women developing startup ecosystems in the CEE region.
Ada Andruszkiewicz
Co-founder & COO at Talkie.ai
Ada Andruszkiewicz is a tech entrepreneur with a background in international economics and a passion for building AI-driven solutions. As the сo-founder & COO of Talkie.ai, she is revolutionizing healthcare communication by automating front desk operations with conversational AI, helping clinics achieve zero waiting times.
Agne Paliokaite
Managing Partner at Visionary Analytics
Agne Paliokaite is a policy expert and researcher with 25 years of experience in impact assessments and strategic governance. As Managing Partner at Visionary Analytics, she specializes in future-fit policies, innovation, and SME development, working with EU institutions and national governments to drive economic and social progress.
Aleksandra Kozera
Founder & CEO of The Village Network
Aleksandra Kozera is the founder and CEO of The Village Network, a marketplace and an online toolbox for any motivated individual to set up, license, run and market their own childcare center or preschool. She has over eight years of experience in the education sector. Previously, she co-founded Elab, an education agency.
Alexandra Roata
Co-founder of Softlead
Alexandra Roata co-founded Softlead, a B2B platform helping companies choose the right software solutions. With 11+ years in tech and entrepreneurship, she has expertise in sales, negotiation, and project management. Roata is also an associate founder at Infinity47 and a mentor for the StepFWD pre-accelerator program.
Alina Bondarenko
Co-Founder & CCO of Zeely
Alina Bondarenko co-founded Zeely, an AI-powered app designed to boost online sales for small businesses. She has a background in content development, digital advertising, and marketing. Previously, she worked as a content specialist at Sync Visual Media and a creative copywriter at Upwork. She also held a marketing role at Elomia Health and a casting coordinator position at StarLightMedia.
Alyona Mysko
CEO & Founder of Fuelfinance
Alyona Mysko helps startups optimize their finance function, focusing on reducing burn rates and accelerating growth. Fuelfinance provides a cloud-based financial department for Seed and Series-A companies, offering financial models, pitch decks, and business plans.
Amra Zacina
Co-founder & CMO at Ministry of Programming
Amra Zacina drives growth by shaping strategy, managing marketing efforts, and building the management team. She's passionate about mentoring young talent, supporting diversity, female empowerment, and entrepreneurship. Amra is also an angel investor, helping startups turn visions into reality.
AnaMaria Onica
Co-founder & CEO of VOXivers
AnaMaria Onica is the Co-founder and CEO of VOXivers, a leader in remote speech therapy and education in Eastern Europe. Through the VOXi Platform and VOXiKids App, VOXivers uses AI-driven tools to provide personalized support, making speech therapy and education accessible to children everywhere.
Anastasia Kukhar
CEO at Petcube
Anastasia Kukhar is the CEO of Petcube, a leading pet tech startup that develops connected pet cameras and software. Since 2022, she has been leading the company, helping people care for their pets remotely through video, audio, and interactive features, all powered by machine learning.
Anastasiia Smyk
CEO at INPUT SOFT
Anastasiia Smyk is the CEO and co-founder of INPUT SOFT, a web-based platform to optimise airport operations. With over nine years of experience in aviation, she focuses on improving efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. Her leadership, combined with her background in aerospace engineering, drives the company's growth and innovation in the aviation sector.
Andrea Basilova
Co-Founder of Sensoneo
Andrea Basilova is the co-founder of Sensoneo, a company dedicated to transforming waste management through smart technology. Sensoneo's platform helps customers in over 60 countries optimize waste collection, achieve significant reductions in collection routes, and improve accuracy in waste production.
Andreea Tanase
Co-Founder & CEO at Hiroket
Andreea Tanase is the co-founder and CEO of Hiroket, a company that specializes in helping growing tech businesses find top IT talent. By simplifying the recruitment process, Hiroket helps companies navigate the complex and competitive IT labour market.
Andrea Zahurancova
Co-Founder at eyerim
Andrea Zahurancova co-founded eyerim, bringing expertise in e-commerce, influencer marketing, and creativity. With a strong business development and leadership background, she has played a key role in growing the company and leading its efforts in the internet industry.
Angela Ivanova
Co-Founder & CEO at LAM'ON
Angela Ivanova is the co-founder and CEO of LAM'ON, a company developing bio-based and compostable films to reduce waste. She is a passionate environmental advocate and a Forbes ‘30 under 30’ honoree, EIC Ambassador, and EIT Manufacturing Leader 2021.
Anja Varnicic
Founder at UrbiGrow
Anja Varnicic founded UrbiGrow, a company focused on automated food gardening, in 2017. She values customer feedback and ensures that their needs drive every decision. With a passionate team, Anja is building a sustainable future in food production through UrbiGrow.
Anna Apostol
COO & Co-founder at Mate Academy
Anna Apostol co-founded Mate Academy in 2014. The edtech company offers a four-month programming course, with payment deferred until after securing a job. The academy focuses on helping individuals launch successful IT careers.
Anna Belevantseva
Co-founder & COO at Esper Bionics
As the COO and co-founder of Esper Bionics, established in 2019, Anna Belevantseva leads the company in developing robotic limbs and controllers designed to assist individuals with limb differences.
Anna Frankowska
Founder & CEO at Graceful Finance
Anna Frankowska, founder and CEO of Graceful Finance, focuses on innovative financial solutions for retirement. With a background in economics, investment banking, and fintech, she aims to help older adults live with dignity.
Anna Mets
Co-founder & CEO at Qopywriter.ai
Anna Mets is a data analyst with five years of experience in emerging technologies like NLP, machine learning, and AI. As co-founder and CEO of Qopywriter.ai, she drives innovation in content creation for tech companies.
Anna Ramata-Stunda
CEO at Alternative Plants
Anna Ramata-Stunda is the CEO and co-founder of Alternative Plants, a leader in biotechnological ingredient development for cosmetics. She also serves on the board of InCell and as a researcher at the University of Latvia, focusing on skin regeneration and active substance testing.
Anna Walkowska
CTO & Co-founder at ProperGate.co
Anna Walkowska is the CTO and co-founder of ProperGate.co, which optimizes construction site logistics. With 15+ years in web app development and IT security, she has also built several ventures, including Homplex, which transforms interior design.
Annika Ljas Eilat
Marketing Strategist & Visiting CMO
Annika Ljas Eilat is a marketing strategist and founder of Noontide, which helps startups in climate tech, AI, and urban innovation expand globally. She has over a decade of experience launching products and connecting companies with their audiences.
Baiba Rubesa
Co-founder at Novatore
Baiba Rubesa is a results-driven business executive with experience in oil and gas, retail, automotive, telecommunications, and transport. Her focus areas include governance, ESG, human rights, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement. She is a strong communicator in multiple languages and has expertise in growth management, people management, and public relations.
Barbara Klaudel
Co-founder at theLion.ai
Barbara Klaudel co-founded theLion.ai, focusing on AI solutions for healthcare. The team recently released the world’s largest open-source medical imaging dataset, with preprocessing pipelines and customizable steps. Barbara is passionate about developing AI models for healthcare and teaching medical professionals about AI.
Barbara Kozbial
COO, Co-founder at Scramjet
Barbara is the COO and co-founder of Scramjet, a deep-tech startup developing the Scramjet Cloud Platform (SCP). The platform enables seamless data flow across multiple environments, breaking down barriers in networks, edge computing, and cloud services.
Bilyana Freye
Co-founder & CEO at Orbiit
Bilyana leads Orbiit, an AI-powered platform for curated connections. She has a background in crime investigation, finance, and tech and is passionate about wildlife conservation, education, and empowering women.
Bozena Rezab
Entrepreneur & Co-founder of GAMEE
Bozena is an entrepreneur with 18 years of experience in consumer tech and entertainment. As co-founder of GAMEE, she built a global community of 90M users and led the company through its acquisition by Animoca Brands in 2020. GAMEE partners with global brands like NASA and Manchester City and is backed by Binance Labs and Pantera Capital.
Catrinel Hagivreta
Co-founder & CEO at MEDIjobs
Catrinel Hagivreta helps clinics and hospitals boost profitability through smart recruiting and digital marketing. She is passionate about improving healthcare operations and making quality care more accessible.
Cristina Oprea Ciocoiu
Co-founder & COO at QTeam Software Solutions
Cristina Oprea Ciocoiu co-founded QTeam Software Solutions, where she leads the creation of innovative digital products leveraging AI and ML across various sectors. She has over eight years of experience in software engineering and entrepreneurship and is passionate about empowering businesses through technology.
Cristina Mihalachioiu
Co-founder, Legal & Communication at INVOLI
Cristina Mihalachioiu co-founded INVOLI, specialising in banking, finance, real estate, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate law. With extensive experience in legal and communication roles, she contributes to the company's growth and innovation in the tech and aviation sectors.
Cristina Toncu
Co-founder at Techcelerator.ro
Cristina Toncu is an economist by education and a startup supporter by profession. As co-founder and Programs Director at Techcelerator and Regional Director at ROSTA, she has shaped the Romanian startup ecosystem since 2009 with over a decade of consulting and mentorship experience.
Csenge Tassonyi
Co-Founder at The Good Persona
Csenge is the co-founder of The Good Persona, a consultancy focused on building communities for brands, and the founder of Sparksona, an empowerment brand for women. With experience in shaping the future of work through Briefly, a freelancer team management tool, she is passionate about creating organic growth and empowering women.
Dagnija Lejina
Founder and CEO at Novatore
Dagnija is a strategic communications expert and founder of Digital Freedom Festival and Novatore. She advocates for women’s leadership and empowerment, having co-founded Lejina & Partners and Oratore. A former Nordea communications leader, she chairs the Latvian Transatlantic Organisation and promotes productivity through the #investinLife movement.
Daiva Urbanaviciene
CEO & Co-founder at THRUST
Daiva Urbanaviciene leads THRUST, pioneering drone solutions for infrastructure inspections and forest monitoring. With decades of experience in business strategy, process development, and team management, she drives innovation in the drone industry.
Dalia Lasaite
Co-founder & CEO at CGTrader
Dalia Lasaite co-founded CGTrader, the world’s largest 3D model marketplace, serving industries like video production, gaming, VR/AR, and architecture. She is passionate about empowering 3D designers and helping them turn their talent into income.
Dana Sydorenko
Founder & CEO at GameTree
Dana is an experienced entrepreneur and investor, skilled in building strong teams and successful companies. She combines data-driven insights with intuition to uncover new opportunities and thrives in high-pressure environments. Passionate about progress and the future, Dana excels at simplifying complex concepts and empowering team success.
Daria Leshchenko
Founder & CEO at SupportYourApp
With 14+ years of experience, Daria transformed an in-house team into a successful international business. Featured in Inc.'s 2023 Female Founders List, she’s passionate about tech, innovation, and customer experience. Contributor to top outlets and active speaker at global events.
Daria Voevoda
CEO at Spend With Ukraine
Daria leads Spend With Ukraine, a platform promoting Ukrainian products and services globally. Her mission is to strengthen the Ukrainian economy by showcasing top-quality offerings and connecting them with customers worldwide.
Diana Dumitrescu
CEO & Founder at InnovX
Diana Dumitrescu is the CEO and founder of InnovX, a top European startup hub. With 20+ years in banking and expertise in project management and risk, she leads InnovX to support startups and scaleups. Dumitrescu is an advocate for women in leadership in tech and entrepreneurship.
Dita Formankova
Founder & Board Chair at Czechitas
Dita Formankova is a computer science engineer and social entrepreneur. She is the founder of Czechitas, which promotes tech education for women. She led Diversity and inclusion at Avast and co-initiated Powercoders.org and Datagirls. Formankova empowers youth and female founders while balancing her passion for tech with motherhood.
Dora Palfi
Co-Founder & CEO at imagi
Dora Palfi is the CEO of imagi, empowering girls to create with tech. A Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ honoree, she’s worked at Morgan Stanley and Cisco, teaching programming and advocating for women in tech. She’s also a yoga instructor.
Dorka Horvath, PhD
CEO & Co-founder at BOOKR Kids
Dorka Horvath is the CEO of BOOKR Kids, an AI-powered platform enhancing children's language skills through interactive reading. With a PhD in how tech influences reading habits, she supports women’s entrepreneurship and encourages girls to lead. She's also a proud mom of two.
Dorota Rymaszewska
Founder & CEO at hiPets
Dorota Rymaszewska is an experienced manager and sales professional with a career spanning global corporations and startups across five continents. In 2020, she founded hiPets, a mobile and web app designed to help busy pet parents easily book pet-related services, from vet visits to pet sitting.
Dora Molnar
Founder & CEO at this is Redy
Dora Molnar is a founder of this is Redy, Hungary’s first menstruation underwear brand. From an idea to a successful startup, Redy sold over 20,000 products in 15 months. Molnar has been recognized in Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ in 2021 and Forbes ‘100 Selfmade’ in 2022.
Dragana Jovcic
Co-founder & CEO at Uradi-zaradi
Dragana Jovcic is an experienced operations and project/product manager with 7 years in the internet industry, specializing in B2C and C2C. In 2016, she co-founded Uradi-zaradi, an online platform for finding reliable personal help at home.
Dusanka Ilic
Founder & CEO of Beyond42
With over 20 years in the Serbian business scene, Dusanka Ilic is an experienced executive and startup founder. She co-founded Kutpoint and, in 2019, launched Beyond42, a platform for organizing virtual events that foster business networking and community building across industries.
Dusica Lukic
Co-founder of Joberty
Dusica Lukic has 10+ years of experience in IT and telecommunications, specializing in product management for web and mobile solutions. She co-founded Joberty, a workplace community for developers and tech firms. Previously, she held product management roles at Pollard Digital Solutions and Telcom Srbija.
Elena Carstoiu
Co-founder of Hubgets & 4PSA
Elena Carstoiu has over 20 years of experience in tech entrepreneurship. She co-founded 4PSA, a cloud services company providing automation, voice, video, and mobility solutions. She also co-founded Hubgets, a business communication platform enhancing workplace collaboration through chat, voice, and video.
Elena Nikolova
Co-founder of Female Entrepreneurship Bulgaria
Elena Nikolova is a Co-founder of Female Entrepreneurship Bulgaria, supporting women entrepreneurship around the country and beyond. Moreover, she is a Program Architect of the Beyond pre-accelerator program and holds the Board member position at the Bulgarian Angels Club.
Eleonora Sergijevic
Co-founder & CEO of Mojo AI
A serial entrepreneur in Serbia, Eleonora Sergijevic co-founded Enqlo and Swiftty before pivoting during COVID-19 to launch Airtech Med, a PPE manufacturer. She now leads Mojo AI, focusing on innovative tech solutions.
Elise Sass
Co-founder & CEO of Salto X
An experienced Estonian entrepreneur, Elise Sass has co-founded multiple ventures, including Social Fox Media, Salto Network, LIFT99, and Salto X. She has also worked as a CEE Startup Lead at Microsoft and mentors startups through Garage46.
Erika Kosa
Founder & CEO of Human Direct
Erika Kosa is the Founder and CEO of Human Direct, an IT recruitment agency connecting talent with global opportunities. She also co-founded Romanian Tech Recruiters Hub and Approach Academy, a training initiative shaping the future of IT recruitment.
Erika Kavalis
Co-founder & CMO of Amberlo
A graduate of Kaunas University of Technology, Erika Kavalis co-founded Amberlo in 2017. As CMO, she helps law firms automate daily tasks with this cloud-based practice management software.
Eva Hlavsova
Founder of Fondee
After earning a degree from the University of Cambridge and working at Morgan Stanley in credit risk analysis, Eva Hlavsova founded Fondee in 2017. The platform simplifies investing by offering pre-set portfolios based on risk exposure.
Eva Pavlikova
Founder & CEO of Česko.Digital
With 20 years in business and leadership roles at CETIN, Eva Pavlikova co-founded Česko.Digital, a nonprofit driving digital transformation for public institutions. She was named one of the Czech Republic’s Top 20 Innovators. Moreover, Eva is a Co-founder of BYRO, an organization dedicated to supporting and connecting Czech public administration officials through events, mentoring, and educational initiatives, and a Co-founder of Spolek Kentaur, a tech platform for students.
Eva Vucheva
Founder & CEO of Impakt_ID & Contento.tech
A sustainability advocate, Eva Vucheva co-founded Impakt_ID to help companies track their environmental footprint. She also leads Contento.Tech, a digital transformation firm. A CEE e-commerce pioneer and former Fashion Days Group co-CEO, she advises Taylor & Hart, Endeavor Bulgaria, and mentors scale-ups.
Evelina Necula
Co-founder & CMO of Kinderpedia
A senior marketer with expertise in education, real estate, and B2B, Evelina Necula co-founded Kinderpedia, an all-in-one digital platform for education. Since 2012, she has also led OneTouch Advertising, a creative communications agency.
Evgeniya Glizer
Co-founder & CEO of Choice31
Evgeniya Glizer is the CEO of Choice31, a digital career development platform offering online education, mentorship, and career support in non-technical IT and marketing fields.
Ewa Chronowska
Founder & CEO of Vestbee
Ewa Chronowska is an entrepreneur, investor, and startup mentor shaping the CEE startup ecosystem. As one of Europe's youngest female general partners, she has been investing in startups for over five years through the Next Road Ventures fund. As the CEO of Vestbee, Chronowska also leads the CEE VC Summit, the region’s top event for LPs and VC fund managers.
Gabriela Takacova
Head of Business & Co-founder of Recombee
Gabriela Takacova has worked across six countries before co-founding Recombee in 2017. As Head of Business, she drives growth for Recombee, an AI-powered recommendation platform, specializing in real-time product suggestions.
Gergana Stancheva
Co- founder of LAM’ON
Gergana Stancheva co-founded LAM’ON, a startup tackling plastic pollution by developing biodegradable, toxic-free laminating film and packaging foil.
Hajdi Cenan
Co-founder & CEO of airt
A Croatian entrepreneur and AI advocate, Hajdi Cenan co-founded airt, a deep tech startup leveraging AI for customer behavior predictions. She also co-founded vHealth Lab, ZASTI, and PWN Zagreb, and leads CRO STARTUP, Croatia’s startup ecosystem association.
Hanna Kokczyńska
Co-Founder & Chief Culture Officer at Tylko
Formerly a journalist, Hanna Kokczyńska co-founded Tylko, an AR-powered furniture customization platform now operating in 28 European countries. She previously co-owned Super Super studio and Bridge, specializing in AR and co-design.
Hedi Mardisoo
Co-founder & CEO of Cachet
With 15+ years in tech, communication, and business development, Hedi Mardisoo co-founded Cachet, a financial services marketplace for gig workers. In 2017, she also launched Matuk, a strategic marketing and branding consultancy. Moreover, she is a Member of the Management Board at Estonian Founders Society.
Irina Obushtarova
Co-founder & CEO of The Recursive
A graduate of the University of Vienna in Mass Media & Communication, Irina Obushtarova built a career in sales and marketing at Trending Topics SEE, Trivadis, and Kratos Technology. She co-founded WelcomeBuddy, a platform for expats in Austria, before launching The Recursive in 2021, a leading Bulgarian media platform, where she serves as CEO.
Iustina Faraon
Co-Founder & CEO of Coreto.io
Iustina Faraon combines technology and psychology to build innovative solutions. As Co-Founder and CEO of Coreto, she leads a blockchain-focused social platform that helps investors make informed decisions using gamification and machine learning. Previously, she founded Marshmallow.ro, a marketing and branding agency.
Iva Gumnishka
Founder of Humans in the Loop
Iva Gumnishka is a social entrepreneur committed to ethical AI. She founded Humans in the Loop in 2017 to provide bias-free AI model training and validation. Her work in data annotation has helped advance AI fairness. Moreover, she is involved in the Tech for Palestine organization.
Ivana Matic
Founder of Women in Adria
With experience at PwC, Grant Thornton, and Deloitte, Ivana Matic founded Women in Adria, a media brand and networking platform empowering female entrepreneurs in the Adria region. She fosters connections through mentoring, strategic partnerships, and business initiatives.
Jana Escher
Co-founder of Boataround
Jana Escher spent nearly five years at Booking.com as an Operations and Senior Account Manager before founding Boataround in 2016. The platform simplifies global yacht rentals, now operating in 53 countries across five continents. In 2019, Forbes recognized her as one of the top 10 women in Slovak startups.
Joanna Bobel
Co-founder & CEO of PassRight
As a US immigrant, Joanna Bobel is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs navigate the immigration process. She co-founded and leads PassRight, a startup assisting global founders and professionals in securing U.S. visas and green cards.
Joanna Drabent
Co-founder of Prowly
Joanna Drabent is the co-founder of Prowly, an all-in-one PR platform acquired by Semrush. Before launching her startup, she ran her own PR agency, gaining extensive experience in public relations.
Joanna Fedorowicz
Co-founder & CEO of OvuFriend
Passionate about AI and big data in healthcare, Joanna Fedorowicz co-founded OvuFriend, a health tech startup helping women conceive and detect health issues early. The company has gained recognition from NCRD, Google for Startups, and BlackBox.vc.
Julia Bialetska
Co-founder & CEO of S.Lab
Julia Bialetska co-founded S.Lab in 2021, producing sustainable packaging from agricultural waste and mycelium, helping businesses grow while staying eco-friendly.
Julia Draghici
Co-founder & CEO of CPV One
With a background in web development and project management, Julia Draghici co-founded CPV One in 2022. The self-hosted ad tracker streamlines marketing campaign management and optimization.
Iuliana Floricică
Co-founder & CEO of June Communications
A marketing and communications expert, Iuliana Floricică has built brands across industries like fintech, agritech, and software. She co-founded June Communications, helping businesses accelerate growth through strategic marketing.
Kadri Tuisk
Founder & CEO of Clanbeat
Named Estonia’s Young Female Entrepreneur of the Year, Kadri Tuisk founded Clanbeat, an HR tech and EdTech platform for self-development in education. She also co-founded EdTech Estonia and is a Nordic EdTech Forum board member. Moreover, in 2023 she founded Wundamental, a business coaching platform providing results-driven AI analytics.
Kaja Rybicka-Gut
Co-founder & Chief Brand Officer of Your KAYA
Kaja Rybicka-Gut co-founded Your KAYA, a leading Polish brand for eco-friendly intimate hygiene products with a subscription model. Her achievements earned her a spot on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list.
Karen K. Burns
Co-founder & CEO of Fyma
Karen K. Burns is an experienced business leader with a background in ICT and business development, having worked with CGI Estonia and Mooncascade. A regular speaker on strategy and management, she is also a Forbes Technology Council member. In 2019, she co-founded Fyma, an AI-driven computer vision platform, where she serves as CEO.
Karin Fuentesova
Founder & CEO of Digitoo
With experience in accounting and AI datasets, Karin Fuentesova founded Digitoo to automate manual accounting tasks. The platform streamlines processes like invoice approval, recording, reporting, and payments, helping companies boost efficiency.
Karoli Hindriks
Founder of Jobbatical
Recognized as one of Europe’s most influential women in startups and VC, Karoli Hindriks is a serial entrepreneur and TED speaker. In 2020, the EU Council named her one of Europe’s eight most inspiring women. She founded Jobbatical, an HR tech company simplifying global employee relocations.
Kateryna Bezsudna
Co-founder & COO at Defence Builder
Kateryna Bezsudna is the COO of Defence Builder, a 4-month accelerator for Ukrainian defense startups, and co-founder of Buntar Aerospace, developing advanced UAV navigation and control solutions.
Katarzyna Dorsey
Founder & CEO at Yosh.AI
A deep tech entrepreneur, Katarzyna founded Yosh.AI in 2016, using AI to automate enterprise communication. Recognized by Forbes as one of the "50 European Female Founders to Follow," she is a former Google mentor and Blackbox alumna.
Katarzyna Marchocka
Founder & CEO of Geeks Like US+
Katarzyna Marchocka is the Founder and the CEO of the Geeks Like US +, and used to be the CEO of Geek Girls Carrots, a global initiative encouraging women in tech. Passionate about diversity, she works to empower women in the IT industry.
Katerina Sedova
Founder & CEO of Loono
At 22, Katerina Sedova was diagnosed with cancer, inspiring her to promote preventive healthcare. She founded Loono, a platform led by doctors and medical students that educates people through workshops and discussions.
Katerina Trajchevska
CEO at Adeva
Katerina is a prominent entrepreneur in Macedonia, advocating for equality and inclusivity as a Women in Tech ambassador and mentor. Formerly a software developer, she founded Adeva, an exclusive network connecting companies with global tech talent to scale engineering teams on demand.
Kateryna Hrechko
CEO at Techosystem
Kateryna Hrechko is the CEO of Techosystem, a civic union uniting key players in Ukraine's tech ecosystem, focusing on product companies. The organization fosters collaboration, improves business conditions, and promotes Ukraine’s tech potential globally.
Kinga Jentetics
Co-founder & CEO at PublishDrive
Kinga Jentetics, CEO and founder of Budapest and London-based startup PublishDrive leads an all-in-one digital publishing platform for ebooks, print, and audiobooks. In 2017, she was recognized in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Media and among Europe’s Top 100 Female Founders.
Klara Losert
Founder & CEO at Talkbase
In 2021, Klara Losert co-founded Talkbase, the community operations platform streamlining event creation. Previously, she gained experience in operations, community building, and event organizing. Since 2018, she has also hosted CzechCrunch Shine, supporting young entrepreneurs in the startup ecosystem.
Krisztina Lévay
CEO and CTO at PolyXlabs
Krisztina Levay holds a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Engineering, PhD in Chemistry, and is passionate about science and sustainability. She serves as the CEO and CTO at Hungarina PolyX, a startup that offers a cost-effective, 100% biodegradable plastic alternative made from coffee grounds.
Linda Sejdova
Co-founder & CEO at Snuggs
Linda Sejdova gained marketing experience at Czech startups like Productboard, and BudgetBakers before founding Snuggs in 2018. Her startup develops eco-friendly period underwear as a sustainable alternative to tampons and pads. Sejdova’s approach to breaking taboos around menstruation earned her a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2020.
Linda Shomo
Founder & CEO of EasyPay
Linda Shomo has led Albania’s leading fintech for over 18 years. A prominent businesswoman in the Balkans, she also serves as Country Ambassador at EWPN and a Board Member at the Albanian IT Association. Under her leadership, EasyPay has grown into an inclusive digital payment platform, offering real-time online and mobile transactions, as well as cash and cashless top-ups via mobile or 500+ agents across Albania.
Liva Perkone
Co-founder & CEO of Helve
Liva Perkone has been active in the Latvian business scene for over 15 years, holding roles at Nasdaq, Prentify, and serving on the boards of TechChill and the Latvian Startup Association. She is now a Member and Angel Investor at BADideas.fund, backing early-stage CEE and CIS startups. In 2018, she co-founded Helve with Marija Rucevska to connect startups with corporates and state innovators.
Lubomila Jordanova
Founder & CEO of Plan A
Lubomila Jordanova, the first Bulgarian named an Obama Leader of Europe, is passionate about sustainability and social impact. She co-founded Greentech Alliance, a network for Greentech companies and investors, and is the founder and CEO of Plan A, a SaaS platform for carbon accounting, decarbonization, and ESG reporting.
Lucie Neumanova
Co-founder & CEO of Femme Palette
Lucie Neumanova gained experience in the US before launching the career development platform with Klara Holikova to support individuals, teams, and companies. Their community has grown to over 2,000 members with more than 50 events. Previously, Lucie worked in UX/UI design, branding, and marketing.
Maja Voje
Founder of Growth Lab
Maja Voje has over 10 years of experience in growth marketing and digital transformation, having worked at Delo, Google, Rocket Internet, and Dext. She was CMO at OriginTrail, a blockchain-based supply chain company. Maja is now the Founder of Growth Lab, offering educational workshops to help companies grow and expand.
Malgorzata Ohme
Co-founder of Mindgram
Malgorzata Ohme, a psychologist, journalist, and TV presenter, is the co-founder of Mindgram, a B2B platform supporting employee and family mental health. Launched in 2020, Mindgram has seen rapid growth and attracted international investors like Credo Ventures and Market One Capital.
Malgorzata Sitkowska
Co-Founder of Amano
Malgorzata Sitkowska co-founded Amano, a startup improving the shopping experience with a marketplace and tools, in 2021. Since then, her firm has raised money from VCs like Next Road Ventures and Kaya VC. Previously, Sitkowska co-founded Daily.pl, a food delivery company successfully acquired by Wolt in 2018.
Mante Sidlauskaite
CEO at Cogastro
Mante Sidlauskaite, a Kaunas University of Technology graduate, is a co-organizer of TEDxKaunas and has been the CEO of Cogastro since 2018, leading a management system for edible insect farms to improve efficiency through software and hardware.
Manuela Ticudean
CPO and Co-founder of Cyscale Cloud Security
Manuela Ticudean specializes in cloud security and compliance. She oversees the product roadmap to ensure it meets customer needs. Previously, she was a Senior Software Developer at various companies.
Margaryta Sivakova
Co-founder & CEO at Legal Nodes
Margaryta Sivakova is a CEO of Legal Nodes, a legaltech startup she co-founded in 2018, aimed at transforming the operations of the legal market. She was recognized by Forbes Ukraine in its ‘30 Under 30’ list in 2022 and by Forbes Europe in its ‘30 Under 30’ (Technology) list in 2024.
Mari-Ann Meigo Fonseca
Co-founder & COO at Gelatex
Mari-Ann Meigo Fonsecq previously served as a Business Consultant at Tallinn Business Incubators, mentoring entrepreneurs. She co-founded Gelatex in 2016, a startup focused on nanofiber production for applications like cultured meat and wound care. As COO, she manages operations, communications, and finances.
Maria Tarmure
CEO & Co-Founder at Small Academy
Maria Tarmure is the co-founder and CEO of Small Academy, a STEAM education hub offering tech, programming, and robotics classes for children aged 5-14. Passionate about teaching, she founded Small Academy to shape children's global mindsets and problem-solving skills through technology and innovation.
Maria Vircikova
Co-founder & CEO
Maria Virickova, a Slovak entrepreneur, co-founded Lurity, an ad platform charging only for viewed ads. Since 2016, she has been CEO of MATSUKO, developing holographic communication technology. Her contributions to the startup ecosystem earned her the 2020 European Tech Women Award.
Marija Boskovic Batarelo
Founder & CEO at Parser Compliance
Marija Boskovic Batarelo, an expert in law and technology, specializes in compliance for emerging tech. She is a GDPR mentor at BIRD incubator, VP of the Croatian Compliance Association, and CEO of Parser Compliance, which simplifies compliance in a digital context.
Marija Grujic
Co-founder and CEO of Neuroblast
Marija Grulic, a University of Arts and Design graduate, began her career as a Senior Interior Designer at Zomot. She is now co-founder and CEO of Neuroblast, developing a sensory post-rehabilitation device for neurodegenerative disease patients to continue therapy at home.
Marija Rucevska
Co-founder & Partner at Helve
Marija Rucevska is co-founder and Partner at Helve, driving innovation in corporate and public sectors. She co-founded TechChill, now serving as Chair of the Board, and is an Angel Investor at BADideas.fund. Her past roles include TechHub Riga, Kora Sustainability, and Included VC.
Marta Pyznarska
Co-founder & CEO of Droplabs
Marta Pyznarska is the co-founder and CEO of Droplabs, an online ticketing tool for tourist attractions aimed at supporting digital transformation, reducing queues, and boosting sales. Previously, she was a Product Manager at Easyship and a Product Owner at Brainly, a peer-to-peer learning platform.
Matija Nakic
Founder & CEO of Farseer
Matija Nakic is a software business manager with over 10 years of IT experience. She has held roles such as Head of Sales Operations at HT Eronet, Technical Consulting Manager at Infocumulus, and VP of Products at Five. In 2019, she co-founded and became CEO of Farseer, a financial planning SaaS for global SMEs.
Maya Zlatanova
Founder of FindMeCure
Maya Zlatonova is healthtech entrepreneur, clinical research expert, and pharma industry speaker. She co-founded FindMeCure in 2016 and is now CEO, leading TrailHub, a platform for optimizing clinical trial feasibility. Since 2023, Zlatonova has been providing Trials with Maya Z podcast.
Meeri Savolainen
Co-Founder and CEO at INZMO
Meeri Savolainen is a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience. She co-founded Baltic Business Advisory and worked as a lawyer, co-founded and led Bike-ID as CEO, and is currently the co-founder and CEO of Berlin-based Insurtech company INZMO, awarded Insurance Shaper of the Year 2019.
Michaela Siskova
Co-founder & CEO at DNA ERA
Michaela Siskova is an impactful female entrepreneur on the Slovak business scene with several years of business experience. Currently, she assumes the duties of the CEO of the DNA ERA, a startup revealing disease predispositions and focusing on their prevention based on genetic tests.
Milda Mitkute
Co-founder at Vinted
Milda Minute is a co-founder of Vinted, Lithuania’s unicorn, and active angel investor. Together with Justas Janauskas, she launched the Vinted platform in 2008, based on an idea Milda conceived during her studies at Vilnius University. The firm, which is the world’s largest second-hand clothing platform, now has over 25 million users in over 25 countries.
Mirjana Perkovic
Founder & CEO of LookStyler
Mirjana Perkovic is the Founder and CEO of LookStyler, a marketplace connecting stylists with luxury shoppers. She is a Forbes Business Council Member, Contributor, EIC Women Leadership Business Mentor, and Advisor at Loyal VC. Previously, she was Managing Director at Founder Institute in Brussels.
Natalia Czapracka
CMO of Scramjet
Scramjet is a Polish deeptech startup founded in 2020. The company aims to launch the Scramjet Cloud Platform, an end-to-end data mesh platform. Before joining Scramjet Natalia was a co-founder of Swipe Up, a creative content production company.
Natalia Panowicz
CEO & Co-Founder at Codility
Natalia Panowicz began her career as a Project Coordinator at the Forum of Dialogue and a Consultant at Durabilis, focused on innovative agri-food businesses. In 2012, she co-founded Codility, a hiring platform for evaluating coding skills. As CEO, she led the company to become a global player, assisting over 1200 businesses, including Microsoft, PayPal, Tesla, and Slack.
Nataliia Kushnerska
COO at BRAVE1
Nataliia Kushnerska is the COO at BRAVE1, a Ukrainian defence tech cluster co-founded by several ministries including the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ministry of Defence, Armed Forces, National Security Council, Strategic Industries, and Economy. It fosters collaboration among companies, startups, government agencies, investors, and media.
Nataliya Mykolska
Executive Director at Diia.City United
Nataliya Mykolska is the Executive Director of Diia.City United, the Association of Ukrainian IT and tech businesses that hold the status of Diia.City residents. Diia.City is a special legal regime introduced by the government of Ukraine in mid-2021 to support Ukraine's IT sector and promote innovative development.
Nina Sterk
Co-founder at The Smartestway
Nina Sterk is an experienced entrepreneur and startup mentor. In 2021, she co-founded The Smartestway, an educational Web 3.0 platform with social-fi and game-fi elements that enables teachers and students to earn incomes by creating, learning, sharing content, and supporting the community.
Oana Csertus
Co-founder & Managing Partner at Cobalt Sign
Oana Csertus is a software engineer and co-founder of Cobalt Sign, a mobile app development company for startups. She also launched Hello App to teach high schoolers mobile app creation and co-founded Ready Set Holiday!, a travel planning app.
Oana Catalina Tache
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Synesis Partners
Oana Catalina Tache is a management consultant, trainer and coach in the field of project management, entrepreneurship with a PhD in economics. She co-founded Synesis Partners, where she serves as Managing Partner, focusing on improving management practices and helping organizations execute projects effectively.
Olga Malinkiewicz
Co-Founder & CTO at Saule Technologies
Olga Malinkiewicz is a scientist and inventor of a method for producing photovoltaic cells using inkjet printing. She is co-founder and CTO of Saule Technologies, a company developing perovskite-based solar cells. Olga was named to MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35 and received the Photonics21 Student Innovation Award.
Patrycja Strzelecka
Founder & Managing Director at CashDirector
Patrycja is the founder of CashDirector, a fintech scaleup helping banks boost SME account profitability. She’s an alumna of Barclays Techstars and PwC Raise Accelerators, and a Partner at Time for the Planet, a nonprofit addressing global climate change.
Paulina Walkowiak
Co-founder & CEO at cux.io
Paulina Walkowiak is the co-founder and CEO of cux.io, a startup offering a UX automation tool to improve conversion through data analysis. With extensive experience in market research, she helps companies launch new products and services. Paulina is also a recognized expert and frequent speaker at UX, research, and technology conferences.
Paulina Wardęga
CEO & Co-founder at Heroify
Paulina Wardęga is the co-founder and CEO of Heroify, an online platform creating customized recruitment tests. With extensive marketing experience, she serves as a Marketing Mentor at ReactorX and a Digital Marketing Mentor at Dare IT.
Petra Kemkova
Co-founder at Minty
Petra Kemkova is an experienced Digital Product Lead, co-founder, and CEO. She co-founded Minty in 2014, connecting users with artists for custom illustrations, and leads OWL Agency, representing top European illustrators. Recently, she launched Antekirt to support visual artists. Petra was recognized on Forbes' list of top women in startups.
Reka Bittera
Founder of The Good Persona
Reka Bittera is the Founder of The Good Persona, specializing in organic brand growth, and Co-Founder & CEO of Briefly.work. With a background in digital strategy, brand management, and marketing, she has held roles at Saatchi & Saatchi, Uber, and RTL Klub Hungary. Her expertise earned her a spot on the Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ list.
Rita Andrassyne Farkas
Co-founder & CEO ar HeatVentors
Rita Andrassyne Farkas, CEO and co-founder of HeatVentors, developed the innovative HeatTank thermal energy storage solution. A graduate of Budapest University of Technology and Economics, she gained experience as an Engineering Trainee at GSK and joined the E.ON Graduate Program in 2016. Farkas co-founded HeatVentors to advance energy storage solutions.
Roxana Margan
Co-founder at Originis
Roxana Margan is the co-founder of ORIGINi, using AI and NLP to streamline medical data. She has worked as a physician at Endo Institute, a resident doctor at Bega Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, and gained international experience at Grand Hôpital de l'Est Francilien. She also contributed to medical innovation at GE Healthcare's Health Venture Lab.
Ruxandra Creosteanu
Co-founder at Babele
Ruxandra Creosteanu is a project management and sustainability consultant with experience at Deloitte, Carrefour, and Axa Investment Managers. In 2013, she co-founded Babele, a tech and consulting firm focused on sustainable development.
Santa Zalyalova
Co-founder at Digital Health Cluster Latvia
Santa Zalyalova is the co-founder of Digital Health Cluster Latvia, advancing digital health innovation. She has served as Director of Business Development at TeleMedicine.lv and Director of Development at GX2 Telemed. Currently, she is a Guest Lecturer at Santa Zalyalova Consulting.
Sasha Bezuhanova
Founder & Chairperson at MOVE.BG
Sasha Bezuhanova, a key figure in Bulgaria’s business landscape for over 20 years, has held roles at Hewlett-Packard, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, and the European Commission. She founded MOVE.BG, co-founded the Bulgarian Center for Women in Technology, and supports startups as an angel investor. She is also a member of the Investment Committee at EISMEA.
Simona Andrijauskaite
Co-Founder & CBDO at Interactio
Simona Andrijauskaite is a co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer of Interactio, a multilingual platform for conferences. She has worked as Retail and Sales Manager at JULIA JANUS and is a Member and angel investor at BADideas.fund. Since 2023, she has represented female founders in Lithuania as part of the European Women Founder Group.
SImona Frankova
Founder at NG Aviation
Simona Frankova has dedicated her professional career to the aviation sector. She has worked in this sector for over eight years, starting with her graduation from the Technical University of Kosice and ending with her co-founding NG Aviation, a startup that offers digital software and service solutions for civil and military aviation information management.
Simona Vasyte-Kudakauske
CEO at Perfection42
Simona Vasyte-Kudakauske co-founded Outlander Studios and later joined Lithuania's first unicorn, Vinted, as a Product Manager. In 2018, she became CEO of Perfection42, focusing on AI-driven solutions for game development, animation, architecture, design, and art.
Sona Pohlova
Co-founder at Ecocapsule
Sona Poholova, an entrepreneur in design and architecture, co-founded the Bratislava-based studios Nice & Wise and Nice Architects. In 2009, she introduced Ecocapsule with Tomas Zacek, a self-sustaining, low-energy living pod for off-grid, sustainable living.
Stacy Pavlyshyna
Founder & COO at Awesomic
Stacy Pavlyshyna co-founded Awesomic in 2019 and now serves as its COO. Awesomic develops an AI-powered app that connects companies with designers and developers within 24 hours.
Svetlana Kordumova
Founder & CEO at Pixyle.ai
Svetlana started as a software engineer in Skopje before earning a PhD in Multimedia and AI in the Netherlands. She later founded Pixyle.ai, where she is CEO, developing AI-powered image recognition for fashion e-commerce.
Tanya Chaikovska
Co-founder of Salto X
Tanya Chaikovska is the CEO and Team Lead at LIFT99 Kyiv Hub, where she helps startups and entrepreneurs by providing resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. In November 2021, she co-founded Salto X, a cap table management platform for growing teams. Tanya is also a mentor at Techstars Berlin, supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Teja Bajt
Founder & CEO at Innobox STEM Toy
Teja Bajt, a STEM education advocate and cancer researcher, founded GoINNO Institute in 2016 and launched Innobox STEM Toy in 2020, where she is CEO. Innobox, named Slovenia’s Startup of the Year in 2022, helps children explore STEM through hands-on experiments.
Tereza Kulic
Co-founder & CFO at GetByBus
Tereza Kulic is a co-founder and CFO of GetByBus, a Croatian-based company and a strong market player in the Croatian tech and travel startup ecosystem. It is a bus ticket booking platform and meta-search engine for bus tickets, that operates in more than 40 European countries and is one of the most advanced cloud-based platforms for the coach industry.
Tereza Vankova
Founder of Reactgirls
Tereza Vankova, a software engineer, founded ReactGirls in 2019 to teach women coding through workshops and mentorship. She is currently the R&D Community Manager at Mews, promoting diversity in tech.
Tihana Petricevic
Co-founder & CEO at Silver Technologies
Tihana Petricevic, with a background in business and healthcare, founded Studio Rebus and co-founded Silver Technologies in 2019, where she is CEO. Silver Technologies, recognized by GE Healthcare's Health Venture Lab, develops senior health solutions like the Silver Monitor smartwatch.
Tijana Tasin
Co-owner of ZDRA Branding & Co-Founder at YoloBook
Tijana Tasin is the co-owner of ZDRA Branding and co-founder of YoloBook, blending tech with personalized photo albums. She is also CMO at TerraCore Technologies and CDBO at EXO Technologies, specializing in fintech, e-commerce, and blockchain solutions.
Ugne Palionyte
Founder & COO at GoRamp
Ugne Palionyte, a key figure in Lithuanian business, founded GoRamp in 2016 to optimize supply chain logistics. She has held roles at Peikko and Deeper and is active at Startup Wise Guys, a top European fund and accelerator.
Urska Srsen
Co-founder & CPO at Bellabeat
Urska Srsen, co-founder and CPO of Bellabeat, leads femtech innovation for women's health. Bellabeat develops technology promoting mind-body wellness. Recognized on Forbes' ‘30 Under 30’ Europe list, she is a key figure in the startup ecosystem.
Urszula Herman
CEO & Founder at PelviFly
Urszula Herman, founder and CEO of PelviFly, leads innovation in women's intimate health with an app for pelvic floor exercises. Recognized at the World Health Summit, PelviFly addresses global health challenges. She also founded the Force Feminite Foundation to support female patients.
Valeriia Synenko
Co-founder & CMO at Liven
aleriia Synenko, CMO and co-founder of Liven, leads marketing and operations for the self-discovery app. She previously co-founded SKELAR and held leadership roles at IO Technologies and Glovo, overseeing sales and partner operations.
Vanda Seidelova
Owner of Soutez & Podnikej
Vanda Seidelova is an entrepreneur dedicated to supporting education. She is a board member of European Female Founders and the HER FUND Project and owns Soutez & Podnikej, a competition fostering entrepreneurial skills in high school students.
Veri Osvald
Co-founder & CEO at SmartHead
Veri Osvald is the CEO and Co-founder of SmartHead, a cloud-based software tool for ESG and sustainability data management. Passionate about environmental issues, Veri is dedicated to ensuring the startup’s vision and sustainable business growth strategy are realized.
Veronika Hudzikova
CEO of FaceRehab
Veronika Hudzikova, an entrepreneur passionate about innovation, developed FaceRehab, an app for facial paralysis rehabilitation. She is also a Product Manager at Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions and was recognized on Forbes' ‘30 Under 30’ list for her contributions to the Slovak startup ecosystem.
Veronika Kolejak
Co-founder of Better Stack
Veronika Kolejak, a software engineering enthusiast, co-founded Wallmine, a stock scanner, and Better Stack, an observability tool. She began her career as a Software Developer after graduating from Králova University and Imperial College London.
Vesna Mardonovic
Founder of Business Genome
Vesna Mardonovic, a graduate of the University of Ljubljana and the London School of Executive Coaching, has worked with companies like GSK, A1 Slovenija, Omnicom Media Group UK, and UNICEF. She founded Business Genome in 2020 to shape corporate culture and values and became Managing Partner at Stars Adriatic & Balkans in 2023. She is also President of Effie Slovenia.
Victoria Repa
Founder & CEO at BetterMe
Victoria Repa, founder of BetterMe, a health and fitness app with over 110 million downloads, has a background in consumer goods with experience at Procter & Gamble and Genesis. Under her leadership, BetterMe focuses on physical and mental health. She is also a member of the Fast Company Impact Council and the Forbes Technology Council.
Viktoria Nalyvaiko
Co-founder & CEO at BazaIT
Viktoria Nalyvaiko is the CEO and co-founder of BazaIT, a career and talent development platform focused on advancing Ukraine's IT industry. She is also a Board Member of Techosystem, a civic union that represents key players in Ukraine's tech ecosystem, and a co-founder of the Kyiv Tech Conference.
Vilve Vene
Co-Founder at Tuum
Vilve Vene, a seasoned businesswoman with expertise in finance and technology, co-founded Icefire, transforming over 15 banks and financial institutions. In 2019, she co-founded Tuum and became its CEO, leading the fintech company in providing a flexible banking platform for tailored financial services.
Vivian Luksic
Co-founder & COO of GetByBus
Vivian Luksic is the COO and co-founder of GetByBus, an online platform for booking bus and ferry tickets, and has over a decade of experience in the transportation industry. She excels in operations, sales, customer support, and building strong relationships to drive business growth.
Vlada Musvydaite
Founder & CEO at #walk15
Vlada Musvydaite, a Vilnius University graduate in Journalism and International Communication, worked as a presenter at TV3 Lietuva and Ziniu radijas. In 2019, she co-founded #walk15, a startup offering an app for health and sustainability initiatives in companies.
Vlora Ademi
Co-Founder & CEO at Digicube and Digitime
Vlora Ademi, a seasoned business leader with over 15 years of experience, has served as Vice President of the Economic Chamber of North-West Macedonia and Senior Consultant at EBRD. She is currently CEO and co-founder of Digicube, a digital marketing startup, and Digitime, a STEM training program.
Wiktoria Wójcik
Co-Founder & CMO at inStreamly
Wiktoria Wójcik, a Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ honoree, is co-founder and CMO of inStreamly, a startup transforming brand-streamer collaboration in the metaverse. She has a strong background in gaming and esports, and is an ambassador for Women in Games and a Director at AVentures Capital.
Yuliya Sychikova
Co-founder & COO at DataRoot Labs
Yuliya Sychikova is a co-founder and COO of DataRoot Labs, a company that provides AI and data science R&D services, specializing in custom AI solutions, MVP delivery, and fundraising support for startups across various industries. Previously, Yuliya worked as a director at AVentures Capital.
Zoja Kukic
Co-Founder of SEE ICT
Zoja Kukis, a key figure in the regional startup ecosystem, co-founded SEE ICT and Startit, supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in Southeast Europe. She is also a co-founder of Haptic Synaptic and XLSIOR, and launched She Rocks Global, a podcast empowering women. Zoja serves as a Google Launchpad Mentor and startup advisor.
Zosia Zochniak
Founder of Ubrania do Oddania
Zofia Zochniak, co-founder and CEO of Ubrania do Oddania, is transforming Poland’s second-hand clothing industry and promoting circular economy practices in textiles. She is an expert at the UN Global Compact, a mentor, and a sustainability advocate. In 2022, she was named one of Forbes' Top 10 Sustainable Development Leaders in Poland.
Zsofia Toth
Co-Founder & CEO at Volteum
Zsofia Toth, a graduate of Budapest University of Technology and Economics, founded Volteum, a Hungarian startup specializing in electric fleet optimization software. Their app helps electric car users plan journeys and locate charging spots along the way.
Zsuzsa Kecsmar
Co-founder of Antavo
Zsuzsa Kecsmar, co-founder of Antavo, a loyalty program management software, shifted from media to startups in 2011. With major clients like BMW and KFC, Antavo is used globally. Zsuzsa was named to Forbes' ‘30 Under 30’ and The Hundert’s Top 100 European Female Founders for her impact on the startup ecosystem.
Zuzana Vojtekova
Co-founder & CFO at Papaya POS
Zuzanna Vojtekova, with over 16 years of experience in fintech, retail tech, and healthcare, is the CEO of Papaya POS, a fintech startup offering innovative cash register solutions. She has also served as COO at Svet Zdravia and is currently CEO of Refork, leading its growth.
Zuzanna Sleszynska
Co-Founder of Lettly
Zuzanna is the co-founder of Lettly, an influencer marketing company that creates tailored campaigns for brands like T-Mobile, RWE, Accor Hotels, Philips, and Netflix. She also serves as a lecturer at Kozminski University and Łazarski University, where she teaches courses on social media strategy, Instagram marketing, and brand storytelling in fashion.
Zuzanna Stamirowska
Co-founder and CEO of Pathway
Zuzanna Stamirowska is the CEO and co-founder of Pathway, a startup enabling AI transformation with a fast data processing engine. With a PhD in Complex Systems and expertise in Game Theory, she previously developed advanced forecasting models recognized by the Academy of Sciences of the US.
Zuzanna Stanska
Founder & CEO at Daily Art
Zuzanna Stanska is an entrepreneur dedicated to promoting culture through digital means. She founded several successful ventures, including Metamuzeum, a series of meetups for Polish museum professionals, Moiseum, a tech lab focused on educational projects, and the DailyArt app, which shares art history with millions worldwide.
