Meet the CEE Startup Ecosystem w/ SMOK Ventures, MIT EF CEE & More (Online)
Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) have a fast growing startup ecosystem, and entrepreneurs here are lucky to have so many resources available to help them in their journey. However, many people don't know about all of the resources available, the differences between them, or what resources are right for them. At this online and interactive event, we will gather representatives from different entrepreneurial organizations from Central and Eastern Europe , to outline the local resources and provide tips on how to build a startup in CEE.
❯ About the Ecosystem Organizations:
- SMOK Ventures: Invests in early-stage startups in CEE. Their primary focus is software and game dev. They love to work with serial entrepreneurs with a global vision who aim to build leaders in their industries.
- MIT Enterprise Forum CEE: Supports the development of innovative tech startups within Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and is a member organization of MITEF, a global organization of dedicated professionals with local chapters around the world that are affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), through MIT Technology Review.
- Swisscontact: Promotes inclusive economic, social, and ecological development to make an effective contribution toward sustainable and widespread prosperity in developing and emerging economies. Swisscontact is the foundation of the Swiss economy for the implementation of international development projects.
- Founder Institute Eastern Europe: Local startup accelerator program at Founder Institute, the #1 place in the world to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.
❯ Meet the Speakers:
- Nina Nikolikj: SwissEP Program Officer & MRM at Swisscontact worldwide
- Borys Musielak: Founding Partner at SMOK Ventures
- Magdalena Jabłońska: COO & CEO at MIT Enterprise Forum CEE
- Zsofi Toth: Co-founder and Navigator at Puzl CowOrKing Budapest
- Malin-Iulian Stefanescu: President at TechAngels
❯ Your Host:
- Ivaylo Ivanov: Lead Director, Founder Institute Eastern Europe
❯ Who Should Attend?
- Anyone who is launching or thinking about launching a local startup
- Anyone who wants to meet local investors, accelerators, co-working spaces, and founders
- Anyone who wants to learn about the resources available for local entrepreneurs
❯ What is the Agenda?
- Introduction
- Panel Discussion with Representatives from Top Local Organizations
- Question and Answer Session
- Online Networking
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/312494/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
