10 Stories from 75 Startup Investments

What truly sets startups that build global companies apart from those that fail in the first months? And what mistakes repeat regardless of industry?

Jaroslav Trojan, Managing Partner of N1 Ventures fund, will share ten authentic stories from over 75 startup investments across Central and Eastern Europe. Through concrete examples, he will show how investors think, why some companies secure funding while others don't, what determines founder success, and how to avoid the costliest mistakes when building a startup.

What you will take away:
- How investors actually think when deciding on an investment
- Five most common founder mistakes and how to avoid them before they cost you time or money
- How to recognize the right time to seek investment and how to prepare effectively for fundraising
- What qualities and decisions connect startups that built global companies
- Practical principles and concrete experience from over 75 investments applicable to your own business

Who is this for?
- Startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs
- Small and medium business owners planning growth
- Teams preparing to secure investment
- Innovators, students, and people considering starting their own business

Schedule - Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Meeting Point:
- 1:45 PM - Doors open
- 2:00 PM - Opening
- 2:05 PM - 10 Stories from 75 Startup Investments
- 4:30 PM - Free networking
- 5:00 PM - End

Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided on site.