StartSmart CEE

Only 7 days left until the MeetUp! 🚀 Join us on November 13 at 4:00 PM CET for an event that will help grow your startup! Our guest, Przemysław Pyziel, founder of Planet Heroes, will share his journey from banking to building a platform that has inspired over 100,000 users to engage in eco-friendly actions. You’ll also learn how the StartSmart CEE program can support your business growth and connect with valuable partners. 🗓 Date: November 13, 2024 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM CET 📍 Location: Online ➡️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/dGynY6Qd Don’t miss this chance to get your questions answered and connect with key corporate partners. See you there! #EuropeanFunds

An event that should be in your calendar! 🔥 🤝 We are a partner of Infoshare Katowice 🤝 An unique conference in southern Poland. Especially made for technologies that are shaping the businesses. Full of expert knowledge, real-life company examples and opportunities for valuable business relations. 🔺 Who is it for? For founders, CEOs, decision-makers, managers, and professionals from the new technologies sector. For everyone who knows that business and technology need each other to grow. 🔺 What about? Inspiration | Trends | BizDev | Case studies | People & Culture | FinTech | EduTech Architecture | AI/ML/Data | DevOps & Cloud | People & Culture | Java | UX & Front-end | GameDev | Cloud | Big Data | AI | CyberSecurity | eCommerce Want more? 🔺 Intensive #networking in 6 formats (Speed Dating, Matchmaking, Round Tables, Networking Zone, Welcome Dinner and Networking Party). 🔺 Where and when? 📅 November 26-27 🌎 International Congress Center (right next to Spodek) Register now! _____________ More details: https://lnkd.in/dvssCANN Discounted tickets: https://lnkd.in/desV23qZ #Katowice #Business #Technology #Networking

Do you want to learn from a success story representatives of top Hungarian startups? Join an exciting event in Warsaw! 🚀 Our partner, Polish-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce, is holding a pitch session with Medalyst, Wenerate, Login Autonom, and SURVIOT Monitoring. Visit Liszt Institute – Hungarian Institute of Culture, and take opportunity to network and be inspired by members of CEE startups! 👥 🗓️ Date: November 5 ⏰Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Liszt Institute – Hungarian Institute of Culture, ul. Moniuszki 10, Warsaw Register by sending an email to: info@plhucc.com.

🤔 Do you want to learn how to build a global business? 💼 Are you looking for key contacts with industry leaders? 🗣️ Would you like to discuss your idea with experienced entrepreneurs? 🌱 Or are you interested in the StartSmart CEE acceleration program and its growth opportunities? You’ll find answers to all this at our MeetUp on November 13th! Our special guest, Przemysław Pyziel, founder of Planet Heroes, will share his inspiring journey and experiences. Plus, you’ll have a unique chance to meet corporate partners during our networking session! This is your opportunity to pitch your ideas, learn more about the needs of our partners, and explore potential collaborations with companies like Veolia Energy Polska, OSM Piątnica, Grupa Maspex, Rossmann Polska, PZU, and Polpharma. 🗓 Date: November 13, 2024 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM CET 📍 Location: Online ➡️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/dGynY6Qd See you there! 🌍🚀 #EuropeanFunds

Rossmann has been operating in Poland since 1993, establishing a formidable reputation as an industry leader. With an unwavering commitment to providing a diverse range of high-quality products and exceptional service, their 17,000-strong team operates across more than 1,800 drugstores, 4 distribution centers, and an independent IT center. This extensive network allows them to confidently serve over 9.3 million customers with a selection of more than 24,000 products. 🌎 We are excited to announce that Rossmann has become a partner of the StartSmart CEE Spring 2024 acceleration program! 🎉 Rossmann is actively seeking innovative solutions from startups in the following areas: 🛒 Retail Tech How to improve the customer shopping experience by integrating both online and offline solutions? How to achieve dedicated, personalized shopping experiences by using rich content? How to make self-service checkout easier by using tools like vision analytics? Bring them the solutions they are looking for by participating in the StartSmart CEE Spring 2024 acceleration program! Submit your startup by clicking the link in the comments section below. ⬇️ #EuropeanFunds

🚀 Looking to accelerate your business or bring your vision to the global stage? 🌍 Join us at our upcoming MeetUp featuring special guest Przemysław Pyziel, founder of Planet Heroes. Przemek transitioned from banking to launching Planet Heroes, an award-winning sustainability startup that rewards eco-friendly actions with "Green Coins." He’ll share insights on achieving business success, leading impactful projects, and turning bold ideas into global companies. 🌱 You’ll also have the chance to participate in 1-on-1 meetings with key partners, gaining valuable contacts and understanding their needs. Companies like Veolia Energy Polska, OSM Piątnica, Grupa Maspex, Rossmann Polska, PZU, and Polpharma will be present—an excellent opportunity to discuss your ideas with market leaders! Agenda: 📌 16:00 - 16:20: How StartSmart CEE can help you scale your startup 📌 16:20 - 17:20: Fireside chat with Przemek Pyziel: "The Art of the Pivot: Planet Heroes’ Journey of Transformation" 📌 17:20 - 19:00: Networking & 1-on-1 meetings with corporate partners 📅 Date: 13 November 📍 Location: Online 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dGynY6Qd See you there! #EuropeanFunds

PZU has become a partner of the StartSmart CEE Autumn 2024 acceleration program! 🎉 For over 200 years, the core of the PZU Group has been insurance activity, aimed at providing a sense of peace and security for its clients through comprehensive insurance protection in all crucial areas of private, public, and economic life. PZU Group is the largest financial institution in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The company is trusted by over 22 million customers across five countries. Operating in the fields of insurance, banking, investments, and healthcare, PZU manages nearly PLN 470 billion in assets. Innovation is a key pillar of the PZU Ready for Startups program. The company aims not only to respond to developments in insurtech but also to stay ahead of emerging trends. PZU is seeking startups operating in the following areas: 🤖 Big Data and Artificial Intelligence How can we improve business management and prediction by harnessing the potential of Data Science? How can we more effectively manage waste from garages—specifically parts of PZU customers' vehicles qualified for replacement or disposal? How can we recognize and verify various forms of deep fakes (text, photos, voice, video, etc.) and insurance fraud? How can we implement new business models resulting from the introduction of the Data Act and FIDA? How can we support employee upskilling, enhance employee welfare, and promote good working habits? 👥 Customer Engagement How can we simplify the insurance sales process? How can PZU’s partner dealers and multi-agencies work more easily and build customer loyalty? How can we help dealers do their jobs more effectively? What AI solutions can support customer advisors working in call centers? How can we make interactions with the insurer faster and more positive for customers, while complying with regulations? How can we support drivers in all aspects of safety (including sobriety verification and readiness to drive)? What innovative services (Value-Added Services) can PZU offer to support customers in their daily lives? ⚕️ Health Tech and ⛑️ Insurtech How can we address the needs of older people? How can we simplify and speed up the process of remote diagnosis? How can we support independent daily healthcare? How can we enhance insurance prevention in the life/health sector? How can we proactively prevent insurance incidents? How can we develop new or improve existing actuarial solutions for risk assessment and pricing excellence in motor insurance? Provide the answers by participating in the StartSmart CEE Autumn 2024 acceleration program! Submit your startup by clicking the link in the comments section below. ⬇️ #EuropeanFunds

Warsaw is a great place for startups, thanks to a wide network of coworking spaces, 70 universities, and 1,200 research and development units run by global giants such as Samsung and Google. 🚀 A large delegation will represent the capital of Poland at Web Summit 2024, which will take place in Lisbon between November 11 and 14. This is one of the largest technology events in the world, bringing together representatives of the technology industry, investors, and opinion leaders. We are pleased to announce that we are among the partners of the Warsaw delegation at Web Summit 2024! The design of our stand and its program will certainly make it a space for many meetings and presentations of the innovative potential of Warsaw. 🤝 Grow with Warsaw

Do you want to learn more about the StartSmart CEE acceleration program and get answers to your questions? There is still time to secure your place! 😎 Join a meeting with industry experts Grzegorz Majewski, Małgorzata Bielecka from StartSmart CEE and Tomek Florczak, founder of ChallengeRocket.com, who will share invaluable insights and real-life experiences. ✨ Register here: https://lnkd.in/dZd7Whpi Be there and take the opportunity to learn everything you need to know about growing your startup with us! 🚀 #EuropeanFunds

Our CEO, Magdalena Jabłońska, appeared in the latest episode of "Biznes To Ludzie," where she discussed essential topics such as developing young employees, effective delegation, and the key traits of leaders and entrepreneurs in startups. 🗝️ These insights are crucial for sustainable business growth, with strong leadership and team collaboration being the foundation of every successful startup. 📈 Don't miss out on Magdalena's valuable advice—watch the episode now! 🎥 ✨ 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTFhD6Z3