PODIM Speakers 2018

60+ most influential people from the global startup scene, covering all important sectors and industries, are coming to PODIM 2018.

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Dr. Miro Cerar
Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia

dr. Andrej Fištravec
Municipality of Maribor, Slovenia

David Rose
MIT, USA

James Haliburton
Topp Design & Innovation, Sweden

Shira Abel
Hunter & Bard, USA

Mike Sigal
500 Startups, USA

Nuno Gonçalves Pedro
Strive Capital, USA

David Prais
Cofound.it, Slovenia

Carolyn N. Spencer
Amazon, USA

Carlos Eduardo Espinal
Seedcamp, UK

Steli Efti
Close.io, USA

Brian Joseph Flynn
FounderPartners, USA

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PODIM team is working hard on 2018 speakers lineup. If you know somebody, who is really awesome in the start-up world, don’t hesitate to contact us!

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PODIM Challenge:
meet the best startups that the region has to offer!

What is PODIM Challenge?

It is an investment platform for connecting selected early-stage startups with investors, and strategic corporate partners. It is an entry point and selection filter for startups to obtain startup ticket and to gain access to PODIM 1:1 Arena with 500+ meetings and pitching competition with special prizes.

Who is it for?

Primarily for startups from European Adriatic and Western Balkan region that haven’t yet received a bigger series A investment round and as a rule aren’t older than 5 years.

Awarding the best!

The best start-ups at PODIM Challenge will be awarded with all-inclusive tailor made programmes in global start-up hubs, such as Silicon Valley, London.

Are you offering an excelent startup programme at one of the biggest startup hubs and would like to become our partner?

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Join us at the
PODIM Challenge Roadshow

Looking for a gateway to the region investment opportunities? Join us at PODIM Challenge 2018 roadshow events all over the European Adriatic & Western Balkans countries.

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PODIM traditionally hosts the Start-up of the year Award Ceremony!

Slovenian Startup of the Year Award is highlighting and awarding the best ambassadors of Slovenian startup entrepreneurship. Those companies and teams whose achievements, actions, reputation, and development excellency present the new generation of Slovenian innovative entrepreneurs.

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One of the best organised startup conferences I’ve ever been to! ”

Rune Theill
ROCKSTART, Netherlands
An impressive gathering of founders from the region! ”

Alex Iskold
Techstars, USA
PODIM is certainly THE startup event to visit in the region! ”

Jan Habermann
Credo Ventures, Czech Republic
PODIM is always worth the trip, great atmosphere and great crowd! ”

Michael Schuster
Speedinvest, Austria
The talent, the people, the venue - all world class!”

Chuck Goldman
Sky Ventures Group, USA
We are thrilled about the energy, content, networking opportunities and organization of the event! ”

Mateja Lavrič
Kolektor Ventures, Slovenia
I am really impressed by all the ideas from young startups! That’s why I am here, to support you and to show that our government is really looking forward to the future with you!”

dr. Miro Cerar
Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia
PODIM is absolute top at all three criteria - the quality of the startups attending, the quality of the peers or speakers I can network with and the quality of the organization of the event.”

Nicolaj Højer Nielsen
Investor and author of The Startup Funding Book, Danska
I am always happy to recommend PODIM to my colleagues from the USA because it’s an unforgettable experience they simply must have.”

Shira Abel
CEO, Hunter & Bard, USA

Striving together to create a better place for start-ups!

We believe in the potential and the power of young innovative start-up companies. That is why the Initiative Start:up Slovenia is organizing PODIM Conference hand in hand with Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, Slovene enterprise fund and other most active start-up stakeholders from the region.

mag. Matej Rus
Start:up Slovenia Initiative

Zdravko Počivalšek
Ministry of Economic Development and Technology

Mag. Maja Tomanič Vidovič
Slovene Enterprise Fund

Become our partner!

Join us in co-creating the biggest and most influential start-up event in the European Adriatic and Western Balkans regions as our partner, sponsor or programme contributor!

More Info for Partners and Sponsors!