The conference itself, the speakers, especially the matchmaking in the Deal Room, it’s amazing.
The conference itself, the speakers, especially the matchmaking in the Deal Room, it’s amazing.
Andreas Gams
EIT Manufacturing, Austria
The event where you can meet investors, corporates, other startups and definitely make a lot of meetings for your potential business.
Mateja Miško
Sileo, Slovenia
It’s the place to be!
Florian Kandler
GetFunding.how, Austria
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
It’s really thought-provoking. So many different participants from so many different backgrounds It really starts generating your mindflow.
Blaž Klinar
Vita, življenjska zavarovalnica, Slovenia
I must say it’s one of the best organised conferences so far!
Diana Koziarska
SMOK Ventures, Poland
An impressive gathering of founders from the region!
Alex Iskold
Techstars, USA
My first impression is: Wow! Superb selection of companies, typically early-stage, superbly well-structured.
Francois Mazoudier
TMRW, United Kingdom
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
Multiple nationalities, multiple different sectors, industries, viewpoints on different topics and just generally a great place to meet new people.
Jon Goriup
Anteja Africa, Slovenia
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
Podim is certainly THE startup event to visit in the region!
Jan Habermann
Credo Ventures, Czech Republic
We turn our vision into reality by handpicking the crème de la crème of regional startups and scaleups, specifically targeting those who are pioneering solutions for the industry’s current and future demands.
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You will gain access to the catalogue featuring 150+ handpicked Podim 2025 startups by 23th April. This will provide you with ample time to review them and schedule meetings in the Deal Room.
You will receive an invitation to join us for the online Demo Day on 6th May, your first opportunity to meet startups. It also serves as a stepping stone for startups in the Pitching Competition, where 10 semi-finalists will be chosen. Let us know if you would like to participate as a judge.
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