Hangout No. 30

Let’s Hangout!

Hangout is a monthly event bring #innovations, #startups, #technology and #IT people from Krakow together. It’s a space to talk about plans, common initiatives and trends in IT industry segments in an informal & casual surrounding of top Krakow bars and pubs.

So far, we’ve organized over 25 meetings for 1000+ attendees and visited MAK, FORUM Przestrzenie, Taras, Hevre, The Temple, NEON, Alchemia, F:LaTO, Busz, PAON, Weźże Krafta, Stakkato Art Space, Pacura Studios and Targowa2.

We live in the city of a lot of opportunities, top talents and companies of the future. Take advantage of it! Join us, make new connections, expand your projects and help us build a world-class innovation ecosystem in Krakow!

Registration for the event in mandatory. We offer welcome drinks to the first 25 registered attendees!

When & where

Thursday, 21st November, 6:30 PM

Cluster Zabłocie, Kraków

Our Special Guest

Richard Lucas – Serial Entrepreneur & Investor

Entrepreneur, investor, community builder. Invested in, founded or led companies like Argos Multilingual, SKK, ISL, Zalamo, PMR, Crowdcube, Targeted Provision, Everuptive, Untitled Kingdom, LoveKrakow, and many others. Investor with successful exits, and many failures. Teaches entrepreneurship at schools & universities. Founded projects like CAMentrepreneurs, Open Coffee, TEDxKazimierz, Krakow Enterprise Mondays, NBN Entrepreneurship and Leadership podcast. Passionate about innovation, and social impact. Expertise spans technology, B2B businesses,  entrepreneurship education and leadership. Committed to fostering entrepreneurship and addressing social issues globally.

Lessons from three decades of entrepreneurship and investing in Poland and elsewhere.

Get ready for an engaging conversation packed with hard-won lessons, practical advice, and bold perspectives for Poland’s emerging entrepreneurs and startup founders. Key topics include:

• Learning from Experience: Avoiding Common Entrepreneurial Pitfalls
• Discover real-life examples of mistakes made during the speaker’s entrepreneurial journey and those witnessed in portfolio companies. Gain practical, actionable advice on how to sidestep the most common traps that derail startups, and proven strategies to increase your chances of lasting success.
• Poland vs. Lisbon: Lessons from Two Dynamic Startup Hubs
• Compare two fast-growing startup ecosystems: Poland and Lisbon. Find out what these entrepreneurial landscapes can learn from one another and explore unique opportunities each market offers for founders looking to grow locally and globally.
• Growing Our Ecosystem: Building a Stronger Pro-Entrepreneurship Culture in Krakow
• A candid look at what Poland—and Krakow in particular—can do to foster a more supportive ecosystem for founders. We’ll discuss what needs to change to help Polish startups thrive and attract more resources, talent, and support.
• Positioning Polish Startups for Global Investment
• Why aren’t Polish startups at the forefront of the “Polish success story” in international discussions? Learn how Krakow-based entrepreneurs can stand out, attract international investors, and leverage traits that make them appealing on the global stage.
• Future Trends & Opportunities for 2024-25
• Explore high-potential opportunities for Krakow entrepreneurs in the coming years. From emerging technologies to untapped markets, we’ll discuss the top areas where startups can position themselves for growth in 2024 and beyond.

Reserve your spot today to be part of this special event!