Every year, we crown the networking maestros who excel in the Podim Deal Room. In the previous year, it was the dynamic DDD Invoices startup team that shattered records with a staggering 55 pre-scheduled meetings.
We bet you’re curious as to which investment fund had the most meetings and how many meetings they had. Drumroll, please.. It was the Silicon Gardens team with 64 meetings. Impressive!
And that’s not all – when you factor in the countless informal encounters at our side events, they soared past 100 relevant meetings. Discover how you can make the most out of Podim Deal Room and join the ranks of our networking superstars!
Navigate the Podim ecosystem with ease as you explore startups, scaleups, investors, and business executives. Thanks to our comprehensive information database, you can now pinpoint your ideal connections effortlessly.
Unlock the vault of our past Podim Startups & Scaleups.
It’s easy to connect at Podim. Amidst the growing size of other conferences, Podim retains its human scale, fostering diversity and accessibility.
Itamar Lesuisse
Argent, UK
If you are an early-stage investor looking for startups from Eastern Europe, this would be a place to come evaluate companies.
Steve MacDonald
MacDonald Ventures, USA
The startup ecosphere in our region is really good quality, there really are enough investors, there are enough corporates, there is a lot of media involved, there are good startups here and I think this is one of the prime hubs to meet all of these people.
Marin Ćurković
AdScanner, Croatia
The highlight for me is just the sheer number of startups and investors. I haven’t seen this kind of concentration of both startups and investors from this region anywhere else.
Kebbie Sebastian
Penser, United Kingdom
You might meet someone that will literally change your life and these conferences are all about that.
Marko Dubroja
Scalable Global Solutions JSC, Croatia
I’m overwhelmed by the spirit and energy, the number of people interested in innovation and over a thousand people that are into this entrepreneurial culture.
Eran Davidson
Davidson & W Technology Growth, Israel
The conference itself, the speakers, especially the matchmaking in the Deal Room, it’s amazing.
Andreas Gams
EIT Manufacturing, Austria
This is one of the best events there are in terms of making new connections.
Michał Czapracki
Scramjet, Poland
Podim is certainly THE startup event to visit in the region!
Jan Habermann
Credo Ventures, Czech Republic
It’s beautiful. It’s so green here, it’s hilly. It’s gorgeous. I want to come back and see the countryside.
Steve MacDonald
MacDonald Ventures, USA
Conferences can be a great way to develop new ideas and gain experience, but PODIM is a level higher.
Erna Sosevic
Bizbook, Bosnia & Herzegovina
I would recommend everybody to come to Podim because it’s a great ecosystem, a great network near to your and our home as well. For all the Austrians out there and all the rest of the region, join the meeting next time.
Sebastian Jagsch
AVL List, Austria
Don’t miss out on the entrepreneurial adventure at Podim! Whether you’re a startup hungry for growth, an investor seeking the next big opportunity, or an executive looking to stay at the forefront of innovation, Podim is your gateway to a world of possibilities.
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