CEE VC SUMMIT 2025

25th of March 8:00 am CET
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February 20, 2025

How to run effective board meetings: a practical guide for startups

Turn your board meetings from passive updates into strategic powerhouses. Learn how to shift the focus from status reports to meaningful discussions that drive real value for your startup.

February 11, 2025

How to be an effective board director: a practical guide to creating value

What makes a great board director? It’s not just attending meetings — it’s about driving value and safeguarding the company. Here’s how to elevate your board impact.

January 14, 2025

What really matters when choosing a VC: a founder's perspective

Finding the perfect VC is like dating — it’s not about who looks best on paper but who’s the right fit. Daniel Tomov, Founding Partner at Eleven Ventures, shared insights on building meaningful VC partnerships.

December 30, 2024

UAV market in Ukraine: development of defence technologies and why we need attritable drones

Andriy Chulyk, CEO and co-founder of Sine.Engineering, discusses the need to scale the production of affordable drones that could shift war dynamics and enable operators to execute complex missions with greater efficiency and precision.

December 11, 2024

Ukraine’s defence tech is on the rise. And that’s good news for the Western world

Ivan Kaunov, co-founder at Defence Builder Accelerator, discusses Ukraine’s potential to lead in defence tech, highlighting key opportunities and steps to make it a reality.

October 22, 2024

VC looks glamorous, but the reality is far from it: a survival kit for long-game

Success in VC can seem glamorous from the outside, the reality is far more complex, says Elya Chiechienieva, Partner at D3 VC. Check out her insights from the VC Unlocked program.

October 15, 2024

Promising femtech startups to watch, according to investors

Calm/Storm Ventures, The Case for Her, Goddess Gaia Ventures, and Joyance Partners share their picks of noteworthy femtech startups.

August 8, 2024

Why founders need to build a personal brand: key benefits for business growth

A strong personal brand can significantly impact business success: one Elon Musk’s tweet about Tesla’s stock led to a $13 million loss. Viroslava Novosylna of SLOVA Tech PR Agency explains why founders should develop their personal brand and its role in driving business growth.

July 25, 2024

Brief plan for building HR/recruiting functions for startups

Viktoriia Prydatko, founder and CEO of vpteam.io, shares insights from her experience recruiting for tech product teams ranging from 5 to 500 people to help founders in their decision-making process.