TRUESDAYS

10 events across 2 countries, 25 incredible speakers, and 328 individual speed-dating meetings with over 60 investors and mentors. This was our TRUEsdays year of 2024 🙌. We’re proud to empower founders by connecting them with the right people, tools, and knowledge. We’re passionate about creating a space where entrepreneurs can collaborate, thrive, and grow together. A huge thank you to all the partners and hosts we had the pleasure of working with this year: Petr Kovacik, Founder BUDETO, Yassaman Omidbakhsh, Founder and Co-CEO at eyerim, Andrej Petrus, ZAKA VC, Lucie Bresova, SVP Groupon Operations, Marek Vašíček, CTO, Co-founder of FTMO, Vratislav Kalenda, Frontman / CEO and Co-founder of Applifting, Tomas Sebek, Surgeon and Entrepreneur, Pavel Pumprla, Professional Athlete and Entrepreneur, Anna Stárková, Lawyer at White & Case, Marcin Beme, Founder of Audioteka, Michal Vrátný, Founder of Železná Koule, Blake Wittman, GoodCall, Dana Berova, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Former Minister, Šimon Pánek, Director of People In Need, Thea Prokop, Chief Editor of Elle Magazine, Lukáš Žďárský, Co-founder of Dudes & Barbies, Jiri Necas, Employer Branding and PR Specialist, Martina Techlovská Suchomelová, Chief People Officer at Shoptet, and many many more 💜. And a special thanks to our partners throughout the year: #ImpulseCapital, #DudesAndBarbies, ZAKA VC, Accace Slovakia, StartupJobs.cz and many more. Lastly, we couldn’t have done it without the incredible team that brings TRUESDAYS to life every month: Dominika P., Petra Foktová, Katarina Zajickova, Nikola Naxerová, Katerina Syslova, and Tomas Cironis. 🥳 We wish you a successful and fulfilling 2025 and can’t wait to see you at our next gatherings, starting in March and continuing every 1st Tuesday of the month: 👉 March 4 — with our new feature: TRUESDAYS Startup Spotlight! More & registration: https://lu.ma/h5vy6u4w 👉 April 1 — https://lu.ma/bhch6lty 👉 May 6 — https://lu.ma/x4iejpg6 👉 June 3 — https://lu.ma/15cek9us Startup Kitchen #truesdays #meetup #prague #vc #startups #tech

This was the last TRUESDAY of 2024—no loud confetti, no forced smiles, just people showing up, exchanging ideas, and keeping it TRUE. We love building this space together with you, a place where we can connect, think, and speak freely without filters. Organized by Startup Kitchen, and a big thanks to our venue partner #RadlickáKulturníSportovna for providing the space that made it all possible. We’ll be back next year with fresh plans and new directions. We’ll keep you posted. #truesdays #startupkitchen #meetup #networking #sptartups #tech #vc

The last TRUESDAY dug into how the job market—and our attitudes toward work—have changed beyond recognition. On stage, we heard from two different worlds: the hard-earned insights of a founder with a 25-year track record and the perspective of a Gen Z founder building something new right now. We tackled everything from job hopping and new standards in benefits to the push-and-pull of remote vs. hybrid, work-life balance, and the looming question: what comes next? Especially when AI is no longer just a buzzword. A big thanks to those who told it like it is on stage: 💎 Kamila Zahradníčková, CEO, Lakmoos AI 💎 Petr Kovacikáčik, Founder, BUDETO STUDIO And to the moderators who kept it real and practical: 💎 Filip Mikschik & Barbora Kebzová, StartupJobs.cz If you were there, you know what was said. If not, you’ll have to wait and see what the future brings. 🔮 A hint: staying adaptable and eager to learn will never go out of style. 🙌 📸 Jan Fiala Startup Kitchen #truesdays #networking #startupjobs #futureofwork #community #meetup

Co se stane, když se o práci baví Gen Z a mileniálové? 👀 Před týdnem jsme spolu s Filip Mikschik odmoderovali panelovku v rámci předvánočního TRUESDAYS. 🎄 A jak už úvodní otázka napovídá, podívali jsme se během ní i na to, jaký je rozdíl v mindestu a přístupu k práci těchto dvou generací. 🥩 Beef ale nečekejte. Naši skvělí speakeři a foundeři skvěle rozjetých byznysů Kamila Zahradníčková (Lakmoos AI) a Petr Kovacik (BUDETO v závěru došli k tomu, že se jejich pohledy vlastně příliš neliší: - Že je normální změnit práci, pokud už nás nijak nerozvíjí. - Že je normální chtít mít v práci flexibilitu a prostor pro osobní život. - Že je normální myslet si, že je "naše" generace unikátní, přestože dost možná jen opakuje stejné nebo podobné vzorce. Osobně si myslím, že je trochu přežitek kategorizovat lidi do generačních škatulek. A že po flexibilitě, smysluplnosti a přidané hodnotě v práci touží vlastně každý - bez ohledu na věk nebo pracovní zkušenosti. 🎯 Co myslíte vy? Máte v týmu mileniály i generaci Z? A liší se jejich přání a požadavky? Díky moc TRUESDAYS za možnost se opět zúčastnit a Kamila a Petr za inspirativní povídání! 💡

Speed-Dating Highlights from our latest TRUESDAYS. At our last TRUESDAY of 2024, we wrapped things up with a speed-dating session that, as always, gave startups a unique opportunity to connect with experienced investors and mentors. This month ⭐️ 💎 Lukas Mehnert, Startup Mentor 💎 Jana Sedláková, STARTGUIDE VC 💎 Vladimira Cincurova, LUMUS Investment Collective 💎 Radoslav Čuha, PurposeTech 💎 Filip Kruta, CzechInvest & Technologická inkubace Thank you for the support and guidance you provided to our startup community. We look forward to seeing how these new connections will drive innovation and growth in the coming year! 🙌 📸 Jan Fiala Startup Kitchen #truesdays #startupkitchen #vc #startups #mentoring #speeddating #networking

This year, we hosted 10 events as part of our regular meetups for the tech and startup community, and our final one for 2024 was a great way to wrap up the year! 🎉 New connections, familiar and new faces, and plenty of interesting and inspiring conversations. Thank you for your support and feedback, and a special thanks to our team who make these events possible every month - Startup Kitchen team, Petra Foktová, Dominika P., Katarina Zajickova, Nikola Naxerová, Katerina Syslova, Tomas Cironis.🙌 Now, it’s time for a short winter break—see you in two months. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas season! 🎄 📸 Jan Fiala #startupkitchen #truesdays #meetup #newtork #community

SEE YOU TOMO𝗥ROW. Our final TRUESDAY of the year is just around the corner. Who will you meet, and what can you look forward to? Here's the program for tomorrow's event: 17:45 Doors Open 18:10 Welcome 18:15-18:55 Panel Discussion: The Future of Work What will shape the future of work? Will we all return to the office, or are hybrid and remote setups here to stay? How has the startup workplace evolved over the past decade, and where is it headed? How will Gen Z influence the job market? What benefits will become the new standard? Our panelists: 💎 Kamila Zahradníčková, CEO of Lakmoos AI 💎 Petr Kovacik, serial startup entrepreneur with 24+ years of experience, BUDETO, Blabu.com 💎 Filip Mikschik, CEO of StartupJobs.cz 💎 Barbora Kebzová, Marketing Manager at StartupJobs.cz 18:55 Open Mic: Pitch your project or share who you're looking to hire for your team. 19:15 Speed-Dating with Investors and Mentors Your exclusive opportunity for one-on-one meetings: 💎 Lukas Mehnert, startup mentor 💎 Jana Sedláková, STARTGUIDE VC 💎 Vladimira Cincurova, LUMUS Investment Collective 💎 Radoslav Čuha, PurposeTech 💎 Filip Kruta, CzechInvest, Technologická inkubace 💎 Silvia Carella, Jet Ventures A few last spots for speed-dating: https://lnkd.in/expG3wYG 19:00-23:00 Networking 📅 When: December 3, 2024 📍 Where: Radlická Kulturní Sportovna, Prague 🎟️ Tickets here: 👉 https://lu.ma/waljk1d8 👈 Organized by: Startup Kitchen & #ImpulseCapital #truesdays #meetup #business #startups #networking #entrepreneurship #futureofwork

🔊 Meet Your Host: Barbora Kebzová – Brand & Marketing Manager, StartupJobs.cz We’re excited to have Barbora Kebzová, Brand & Marketing Manager at StartupJobs, as one of the hosts at our upcoming TRUESDAYS event on December 3 in Prague. Barbora specializes in brand development and communications, shaping StartupJobs' identity and connecting it with the startup community. She’s also the co-host of the StartupTalk podcast, where she dives into the stories of innovative Czech companies and their leaders. Her focus is on helping people discover meaningful work that inspires growth and progress. At TRUESDAYS, Barbora will co-host the panel discussion on "The Future of Work", looking at workplace trends, the influence of Gen Z, and the changing dynamics of startups in a rapidly evolving world. 📅 When: December 3, 2024 📍 Where: Radlická Kulturní Sportovna, Prague 🎟️ Tickets here: 👉 https://lu.ma/waljk1d8 👈 This is our last TRUESDAYS of the year—don’t miss this chance to connect and learn from industry leaders! Organized by: Startup Kitchen & #ImpulseCapital #truesdays #meetup #business #startups #networking #entrepreneurship #futureofwork

🔊 Meet Our Host: Filip Mikschik – Founder & CEO, StartupJobs.cz We’re excited to introduce Filip Mikschik, Founder & CEO of StartupJobs, as one of the hosts for our upcoming TRUESDAYS event on December 3 in Prague. Filip’s mission is simple: keep moving forward. He built StartupJobs as a platform where talented individuals and companies come together, creating opportunities for mutual growth and inspiration. Filip’s work has significantly contributed to advancing the Czech entrepreneurial ecosystem, connecting people with meaningful careers that drive both personal and company success. Filip will lead the panel discussion on "The Future of Work", exploring how startups, workplaces, and careers are evolving. 📅 When: December 3, 2024 📍 Where: Radlická Kulturní Sportovna, Prague 🎟️ Tickets here: 👉 https://lu.ma/waljk1d8 👈 This is our last TRUESDAYS of the year—don’t miss this chance to connect and learn from industry leaders! Organized by: Startup Kitchen & #ImpulseCapital #truesdays #meetup #business #startups #vc #entrepreneurship #startupcommunity

📢 Meet our mentor Filip Kruta at TRUESDAYS, December 3! 👀 Who is Filip? Filip Kruta, Director of EcoTech Hub at Technologická inkubace, CzechInvest, focuses on sustainable innovation and strategic partnerships. With a strong background in business transformation and technology adoption, he helps build ecosystems that drive growth and sustainability. An expert in cluster development, Filip created a performance evaluation tool and a methodology now used by the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade. He also mentors in the European Interreg project Accelerate GDT and serves as a judge in competitions like Generali Enterprize and Green Hacks, shaping the national innovation agenda. 🤝 What he can help you with: Filip can provide guidance on technology scouting, innovation management, and building public-private partnerships focused on sustainability. He’ll help you explore innovative technologies, craft strategies for sustainable growth, and connect across sectors for meaningful collaboration. If you'd like to book a spot for speed-dating, register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/expG3wYG 👈 ⚠️ Note: Speed-dating starts at 7 PM. Mentors offer four 10-minute slots exclusively for startups. Meetings are subject to approval based on fit. See you at the last TRUESDAYS of the year in Prague: 📅 December 3 📍 Radlická Kulturní Sportovna, Za Ženskými domovy 125/5, Prague ✍️ Register for the full program here: 👉 https://lu.ma/waljk1d8 👈 #truesdays #meetup #business #startups #vc #investors #Entrepreneurship #startupcommunity