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Speakers 2018

Keynote speakers

Peter Vesterbacka
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Peter Vesterbacka

Co-founder @Lightneer

Mike Butcher
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Mike Butcher

Editor At Large @ TechCrunch

How to Scale Your Startup Internationally


Speakers

Robert Riley
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Robert Riley

U.S. Charge d'affaires to Belarus

Tania Marinich
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Tania Marinich

Co-founder & CEO @ BELBIZ Group of Companies

Yury Melnichek
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Yury Melnichek

Founding Investor @ BulbaVentures

Can Saracoglu
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Can Saracoglu

Founding Partner @String Ventures

How to Attract First Customer

Maria Barsuk
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Maria Barsuk

EBRD Venture Capital

Fabian Sepulveda
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Fabian Sepulveda

Managing Partner at The Madeleine Group Ab, & Partner at Courage Ventures Funds

Hrish Lotlikar
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Hrish Lotlikar

Co-Founder & CBDO @The Rogue Initiative, Co-Founder @SuperWorld

Michael Rumiancaŭ
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Michael Rumiancaŭ

CEO and Co-Founder @FriendlyData, Inc.

Vasilyi Shinkorenko
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Vasilyi Shinkorenko

Co-Founder & CEO @Storyline

Sander Gansen
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Sander Gansen

Chairman of the Board at Robotex

Generating the next 50000 robotics startups by bringing 4-year-olds to tech events

Ryan Wang
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Ryan Wang

Founding Partner at Outpost Capital

Blockchain 3.0

Merilin Lukk
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Merilin Lukk

Startup Visa Project Manager at Startup Estonia

Baltic Startup Ecosystem Overview

Olga Balakina
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Olga Balakina

Former Chief Global Operations at Slush

Dennis Uitz
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Dennis Uitz

BDXcoin Co-Founder | Crypto Investor

Alternative Business Financing through ICO and in Difference to IPO

Zoltan Szalas
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Zoltan Szalas

Venture Partner at Starta Accelerator and Co-Founder & CMO at Croissant

Global Expansion

Viktoryia Mikhnevich
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Viktoryia Mikhnevich

Senior Associate, Corporate and M&A at Sorainen

Olga Barreto Goncalves
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Olga Barreto Goncalves

Chief Start-Up Instigator

Baltic Startup Ecosystem Overview

Agenda 2018

09:00
Registration
10:00
Welcoming Speech

Robert Riley
U.S. Charge d’affaires to Belarus

Tania Marinich
Head and Founder of Belbiz Group of Companies

TECH STARTUP GLOBAL TRENDS
10:20
Using Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality to Transform Business

Hrish Lotlikar
Co-Founder & CBDO @The Rogue Initiative, Co-Founder @SuperWorld

10:40
Blockchain 3.0 - What's after ethereum, what's driving the next wave and what's the real-world adoption of the blockchain technology

Ryan Wang
Founding Partner at Outpost Capital

11:00
Keynote Speech

Peter Vesterbacka
Cofounder at Lightneer

LOCAL AND REGIONAL ECOSYSTEM AND ITS STARS
11:30
First Startup Belarus Survey Results

Tania Marinich
Head and Founder of Belbiz Group of Companies

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11:50
Coffee Break
12:20
Baltic Startup Ecosystem Overview

Merilin Lukk
Startup Visa Project Manager, Startup Estonia

Olga Barreto Goncalves
Chief Start-Up Instigator

12:40
International Startup Stars from Belarus. Panel Discussion

Vasilyi Shinkorenko
Storyline

Michael Rumiantsau
FriendlyData

Moderator:

Olga Balakina
Former Chief Global Operations at Industryhack

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13:00
Lunch - Networking
14:00
How to Scale Your Startup Internationally

Mike Butcher
Editor-at-large, TechCrunch

STARTUP JOURNEY FROM FIRST CUSTOMERS TO EXIT

Startup section Partner: startup_estonia

14:30
How to Attract First Customer

Can Saracoglu
StringVentures

14:45
Global Expansion

Zoltan Szalas
Venture Partner at Starta Accelerator and Co-Founder & CMO at Croissant

15:00
The Exit: a game of corporate seduction

Fabian Sepulveda
Managing Partner at The Madeleine Group Ab, & Partner at Courage Ventures Funds

15:15
Q&A. STARTUP JOURNEY FROM FIRST CUSTOMERS TO EXIT
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15:30
Coffee Break
RAISING MONEY
16:00
Alternative Business Financing through ICO and in Difference to IPO

Dennis Uitz
BDXcoin Co-Founder | Crypto Investor

16:20
Interview. Corporate vs Private approach. What you should know when communicating with investors?

Yury Melnichek
BulbaVentures

Maria Barsuk
EBRD Venture Capital

Moderator:

Viktoryia Mikhnevich
Senior Associate, Corporate and M&A at Sorainen (Belarus)

16:40
Startup Competition
17:40
Generating the next 50000 robotics startups by bringing 4-year-olds to tech events

Sander Gansen
Chairman of the Board at Robotex

18:00
Startup Competition Award Ceremony
20:00
Afterparty at Imaguru

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Startup Competition 2018

Event Overview:

The Startup Competition 2018 was a pivotal event in the entrepreneurial landscape, showcasing innovation, talent, and the spirit of emerging businesses. Held at [Event Location] on [Event Date], the competition brought together a diverse array of startups vying for recognition, investment opportunities, and a chance to make their mark on the business world.

Highlights of Startup Competition 2018:

  1. Pitch Sessions: Entrepreneurs had the opportunity to present their business ideas to a panel of seasoned judges. Each pitch session was a dynamic display of creativity and business acumen as startups sought to impress both judges and the audience.
  2. Networking Opportunities: The event facilitated meaningful connections among participants, mentors, and investors. Networking sessions provided startups with a chance to forge partnerships, seek advice from experienced professionals, and expand their business networks.
  3. Industry Experts and Keynote Speakers: Renowned industry experts and successful entrepreneurs delivered insightful keynote speeches, offering valuable perspectives on trends, challenges, and opportunities in the startup ecosystem. Attendees gained valuable insights into the ever-evolving business landscape.
  4. Innovation Showcase: Some of the most innovative products and services were on display in the innovation showcase. Attendees had the chance to explore groundbreaking technologies, prototypes, and solutions that could potentially disrupt industries.

Winners and Recognition:

The competition culminated in the recognition of outstanding startups that demonstrated exceptional promise. Categories such as "Most Innovative Idea," "Best Pitch," and "Audience Choice" highlighted the diversity of achievements among the participating startups.

  1. First Place - [Startup Name]: Recognized for [brief description of their standout qualities].
  2. Second Place - [Startup Name]: Acknowledged for [brief description of their notable achievements].
  3. Third Place - [Startup Name]: Celebrated for [brief description of their unique contributions].

The Impact:

Startup Competition 2018 left a lasting impact on the participants and the startup community as a whole. Many startups gained visibility and attracted investor interest, leading to subsequent funding rounds and business expansions.

Looking Forward:

As the entrepreneurial ecosystem continues to evolve, events like Startup Competition 2018 play a crucial role in fostering innovation and providing a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs. The success stories from this event serve as inspiration for future generations of startups, encouraging them to pursue their visions and contribute to the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship.

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