Emerging Founders: Think Global. S02E02 - International Acceleration

🎉 Welcome to the #EmergingFounders Think Global- International Acceleration Event, where innovation meets opportunity! 

Join us on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 at Google Warsaw- The Hub!

⏱️ 10.00 AM for the ALL DAY PROGRAM 

⏱️ 6.00 PM for the EVENING ONLY PROGRAM

🌍 Get ready for a fundraising event where top experts and thought leaders from CEE and beyond will share their insights on acceleration opportunities and strategies.

All-Day vs Evening Only?*

The All-Day program is designed for experienced founders seeking hands-on workshops, tailored insights, and focused networking, 

while the Evening-Only program is for founders and our community to get inspired from expert panels, accelerator pitches, and relaxed networking.

*you need to submit your deck to be accepted to participate in the day part

Unlock the complete experience at Emerging Founders S02E02 International Acceleration.

☀️ DAY PROGRAM (10:00 - 17:00)

9:30 - Registration Checking in, collecting materials, and networking with other participants. 

10:00 - Opening Welcome remarks and an overview of the day's program. 

10:15 - 14:00 Workshops part I

Workshop 1: 10:15 - 11:45"How to prepare for B!up acceleration program by BNP Paribas + Plug and Play. Is it a good way for internationalisation?" Facilitator: Paulina Skrzypińska; Focus: Exploring BNP+ Plug&Play acceleration program options and the potential it holds for your startup growth

Workshop 2: 12:00 - 13:30 "To Be or Not To Be an Enterpreneur- how can you benefit from regional accelerators based on example of Jumpstarter" Facilitator: Piotr Boulangé; Focus: In this workshop, based on personal experience in international and pan-European acceleration programs, Piotr will help you answer these questions:

Why should you choose acceleration (especially if you're unsure about starting your own startup)?

Why should you choose an international accelerator (especially if you're from an emerging country)?

Why should you choose an accelerator backed by a big brand (particularly one like the EU and its EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities)?

13:30 - 14:30 Lunch Meal and informal networking with fellow attendees and speakers. 

14:30 - 17:30 Workshops part II 

Workshop 3: 14:30 - 16:00 "Accelerate or Not? Deciding the Right Path for Your Startup"

Facilitator: Piotr Grudzień Focus: Understanding when acceleration makes sense, when it doesn't, and how to evaluate if it's the right fit for your startup. Explore key selection criteria, where to look, and how to assess your readiness before applying. 

Workshop 4: 16:10 - 17:40 "How Not To Deaccelerate"

Facilitator: Jacek Ratajczak Focus: Hands-on guidance for founders aiming to join top acceleration programs on how not to lose your momentum when growing a startup through acceleration

Ideal for:

• Founders seeking actionable strategies for preparing their startups for accelerator programs
• Entrepreneurs looking to engage directly with program representatives and industry experts
• Startups aiming to build the legal and structural foundation to succeed in accelerators

17:30 - Registration for the Evening Part Check in, collecting materials, and networking with other participants.

18:00 - Evening Part Opening Opening remarks highlighting the significance of acceleration programs for founders.

18:10 - Panel I "Acceleration from the Founder's Perspective"

Direct remarks from founders who have successfully navigated acceleration programs. Chance to learn about their challenges, successes, and lessons learned. Speakers: Jacek Ratajczak, Magdalena Stelmach, Dominik Posmyk, Bart Roszkowski

19:00 - Panel II "The Accelerator Panel"

Representatives from leading acceleration programs share their perspectives on what they look for in startups and how they support founders.

Speakers: Gabriela Brodzińska, Piotr Boulange, Arek Kwoska, Maria Tyka-Majewska, Yury Shlahanau

19:50 - Reverse Pitch by Accelerators Accelerators pitch themselves to the audience! Chance to learn about their unique value propositions and how they can help scale businesses.

20:30 - Fun & Networking Time to relax, mingle, and build connections with founders, program reps, and industry experts over light refreshments.

22:00 - Event End Formal close of the event. 

Ideal for:

• Entrepreneurs looking to learn from founders who have been through accelerator programs
• Those interested in connecting with accelerators and understanding their offerings
• Professionals seeking networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers

🚀 This event is more than just a workshop—it's your gateway to connecting with top-tier experts, discovering groundbreaking strategies, and unlocking new opportunities for scaling your startup globally.

🤝 Join a diverse community of founders and VCs from the CEE region and beyond. Build meaningful connections that could lead to your next big funding opportunity.

Investment

Founders - ALL DAY  WORKSHOPS & EVENING PART (30 spots)*

* be quick before we sold out 

Regular Bird 349,49

Community/ Founders - EVENING ONLY

Regular Bird 89,99

Our host

Google Warsaw- The Hub
Rondo Ignacego Daszyńskiego 2C, Warsaw

Production Partners

User.com
Browar 100 mostów
Shroom

More coming soon!

Emerging Founders: Think Global is not just an opportunity to network with other founders. It's foremost a chance to find tested solutions to your burning problems. This isn't your average conference; it's the community you've been looking for.

Join us on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025, 6.00PM at Google Warsaw- The Hub!