VC in the CEE
Episodes
ZAS Ventures Founder, Andrew Zinchuk on Raising a Fund During Wartime, Why the Ukrainian Startup Ecosystem Is Stronger Than You Think & His Goal of 30 unicorns by 2034
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Andrew, a venture capitalist navigating one of the world's most resilient yet misunderstood startup ecosystems. From...
Ep 15 - Gytenis Galkis - Superhero Capital
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we venture into the heart of the New Nordic startup scene with Gytenis Galkis, Partner at Superhero Capital — an early-stage VC fir...
Ep 14 - Michał Chabowski - Rubicon Partners
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore venture building, technical risk, and investor psychology with Michal Chabowski, Managing Partner at Rubicon Partners — ...
Ep13 - Alexandru Agatinei - How To Web
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Alex Agatinei, CEO of How to Web, the premier startup and technology conference in Eastern Europe. But How to Web is...
Ep 12 - Jonė Vaitulevičiūtė - FIRSTPICK
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of venture capital in the Baltic region with Jonė Vaitulevičiūtė, Partner at FIRSTPICK, a leading...
Ep11 - Diana Stefanova - BrightCap Ventures
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the world of venture capital with Diana Stefanova, Managing Partner at BrightCap Ventures, an early-stage VC firm invest...
Ep 10 - Jędrzej Szymczyk - LLW
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Jędrzej Szymczyk, Partner at LLW, a law firm providing legal support to both investors and founders in the startup ...
Ep9 - Bogdan Iordache - Underline Ventures
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“In a technical organisation, getting towards excellence, salespeople are less important than technology people. And the reality of this is that if ...
Ep 8 - Andrius Milinavičius - Baltic Sandbox Ventures
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“But we are still hungry. And while we will be hungry, I think this ecosystem will be flourishing.”In this episode, we sat down with Andrius Milin...
Ep 7 - Maciej Zawadziński - Hard2Beat
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Dive into the entrepreneurial journey with Maciej Zawadziński as he transitions from startup founder to VC investor in Poland's vibrant tech ...
Ep6 - Diana Koziarska
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Get ready for an insightful discussion about investing in early-stage startups, the differences between VC ecosystems in CEE countries, and wh...
Ep 5 - Paweł Maj
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Get ready for an insightful dive into the world of venture capital and angel investing with today's guest, Paweł Maj. With over 20 years of e...
Ep 4 - Arvin Khanchandani - Warsaw Equity Group
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Excited to share today’s podcast episode featuring Arvin Khanchandani, Head of Climatetech Investments at Warsaw Equity Group. Operating sin...
Ep3 - Marcin Hejka - OTB Ventures
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️Today’s episode guest is Marcin Hejka, Co-Founder, and General Partner at OTB Ventures, who shares his extensive experience in venture capita...
Ep2 - Artur Banach - Movens Capital
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk with Artur Banach from Movens Capital 🎙️.Artur is a Partner at Movens Capital, a Polish venture capital firm focusing on the CEE reg...
Ep 1 - Izabela Bany - Aper Ventures
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have the pleasure to speak with Izabela Bany, Head of Communication at Aper Ventures. Aper Ventures is a Polish early-stage VC comp...
Ep 0 - The trailer
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! Here's Adrian. This is the trailer of what I'm working on. Hope you'll find it as interesting as I do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...