Women in Tech Cluj

We had a great evening on Tuesday and we are very grateful for it! Big thank you to our sponsor “Fortech Investments” and to our amazing speakers who accepted our invitation to share their experience with our community: •⁠ Irina Misca - Investment Manager Fortech Investments, who kicked off the event by giving us an insightful presentation on startups and startups (co-)founded by women from the Investor’s perspective and answered captivating questions from the audience. And the wonderful trio of founders who inspired us with their stories in the panel we had in the second part of the meetup: •⁠ ⁠Petruța Țuligă (Costea) - Founder & CEO Parentool® •⁠ Roxana Sabau - Co-Founder Synaptiq.io •⁠ Stefania Matei - Co-Founder Calmly We tackled questions about their motivation and personal stories, starting a business in tech, seeking investments, business models, their biggest satisfactions and challenges, and many more! Thank you Wolfpack Digital | Powerful web and mobile apps start-to-end for hosting our community in your events space! What was your favorite part of the meetup? Share along with us! #WomeninTech #meetup #womenintechcluj #startups #cluj

Meet Our Speakers for "Startups f(o)unded by women"🎤 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚 - 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 Fortech Investments Transitioning from restructuring businesses in financial distress to investment in private companies, Irina had the chance to work with entrepreneurs in every stage of a company’s lifecycle, learning that each of these stages comes with different struggles and challenges. Currently, in her role within the Fortech Investments team she helps early-stage ventures scale up and get ready for exit opportunities. Her strong belief is that with the right mindset and the right marketing Romanian entrepreneurs can leverage their skills and talents to build global brands. 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚 (𝐓𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚) - 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐂𝐄𝐎 Parentool® Petruța founded Parentool, a support platform for parents, growing it to 20,000 users independently. Beyond Parentool, she is a startup consultant and founder of "La Primul Business," a community that guides first-time entrepreneurs. Her mission is to support emerging founders with the insights and resources needed to build sustainable businesses. 𝐑𝐨𝐱𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐮 - 𝐂𝐨-𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 Synaptiq.io Roxana, an economist with experience in consulting and project management, co-leads Synaptiq, a medtech company revolutionizing healthcare through technology. Her drive for innovation and love for economics and coordination fuels her work, which involves not only growing the company but also connecting with talented professionals to push boundaries in tech and medicine. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐢 - 𝐂𝐨-𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 Calmly Formerly a medical doctor, Ștefania is now an entrepreneur committed to mental health and women’s wellness at Calmly, where she serves as Chief Administrative Officer. She oversees financials, legal, and project management, recently raising €65k through FIX Cluj and advancing as a finalist in EIT Health InnoStars 2024. Looking forward to an insightful experience together. Don’t miss out—see you soon! ✨

Are you thinking about starting your own business in tech? Maybe you're already a startup founder seeking investment or inspiration, or you work at a startup and have always been curious about a founder’s or investor’s mindset. Or perhaps you’re simply intrigued by the exciting world of tech startups? 🚀 Join us for a meetup that uncovers the realities of being a female tech startup investor or founder. 👩💻 We'll be hearing from four inspiring women who are leading the way in bringing meaningful entrepreneurship and technology to life in their respective fields: • Irina Misca - Investment Manager Fortech Investments • Petruța Costea (Țuligă) - Founder & CEO Parentool® • Roxana Sabau - Co-Founder Synaptiq.io • Stefania Matei - Co-Founder Calmly We’ll kick things off with a presentation from Irina, who will share insights from the Investor’s Perspective. Then, we’ll dive into an interactive Founders' Panel discussion with Petruta, Roxana, and Stefania. They'll open up about their entrepreneurial journeys—their highs, their lows, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Audience questions and curiosities are more than welcome! 🌟 📅 Agenda: 18:30 - 18:45 - Welcome & Networking 18:45 - 18:55 - Intro about Women in Tech Cluj & the topic 18:55 - 19:15 - Investor's Perspective Presentation by Irina + Q&A 19:15 - 20:15 - Founders' Panel with Petruta, Roxana & Stefania + Q&A 20:15 - 20:20 - Closing Remarks 20:20 - The end - Networking RSPV 👉 https://lnkd.in/dx-zrV74... --- Women in Tech Cluj started in 2018, and ever since, we've been hosting monthly meetups. Our mission is to learn, support each other, and grow together. We aim to enhance the visibility of technical women and empower them to stand up and have a voice. Despite our name, everyone is welcome to join us! ✨

🌟 Last night was an inspiring evening filled with insightful discussions on aging in the tech industry! We explored thought-provoking questions about age and relevance in the workplace, and it was truly uplifting to see so many passionate individuals engage in this important conversation. A special thank you GlobalLogic Romania for being our partner and sponsor, and to Hexagon Offices for hosting us. We are also grateful to our speakers, Ildiko Sas and Agota Radoi Riger for sharing their valuable perspectives, and to our moderator, Cristina Gogozan, for guiding the discussion so well. We hope to see you all at our next events for more engaging dialogues! 🌍💬

Time to meet our second speaker for “Aging in Tech”! 🎤 Agota Radoi Riger is an engineer with a passion for applied science (anything from changing a door lock to understanding unsupervised learning algorithms). She’s also a fan of empathy, and chocolate! 🍫 With experience in IT, including project management and technical sales, Agota excels at working with people.💼 Guided by values like integrity, flexibility, and creativity, Agota is always seeking new ways to grow.🌱 We look forward to seeing you soon at our meetup, where together we can explore these exciting topics further! 🌟

Time to meet our first speaker for “Aging in Tech”! 🎤 Ildiko Sas is a Senior Executive with 27 years of international experience in technology. 💻 A strong believer in the Growth Mindset and Lifelong Learning, she emphasizes adaptability and continuous improvement. 🌱 As a LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Certified Facilitator, Ildiko loves creative problem solving and works with companies on building an empathic client-centric mindset around skills, essential for navigating the challenges of aging in tech. 🔧 We look forward to seeing you soon at our meetup, where together we can explore these exciting topics further! 🌟

🌟 Join Us for an Engaging Discussion on Aging in Tech! 🌟 In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, conversations about age and relevance are more important than ever. 🧑💻 How old is too old when it comes to tech? Does age define us in the workplace? 🤔 Is aging in tech different than in other industries? Is staying relevant as we age a choice? 🌱 How do we age gracefully? Together, let’s explore these thought-provoking questions and share our experiences. 🌍 RSPV 👉 https://lnkd.in/gUvFumsp --- Women in Tech Cluj started in 2018, and ever since, we've been hosting monthly meetups. Our mission is to learn, support each other, and grow together. We aim to enhance the visibility of technical women and empower them to stand up and have a voice. Despite our name, everyone is welcome to join us! ✨

Yesterday's meetup was an inspiring and insightful experience! 🙌 We explored how AI tools are transforming daily workflows, with expert speakers sharing practical tips on boosting productivity and simplifying tasks. A big thanks to 3Pillar for hosting us and providing the perfect space for learning and collaboration! 🙏 And of course, thanks to everyone who joined, participated in the discussions, and made it a success! 💡 Looking forward to seeing how we all implement these game-changing tools in our work—and we can’t wait to meet again at future events! 🚀 #AITools #Productivity #womenintechcluj

FriYAY again! What are your weekend plans? Any reading in there, on your hands? If yes, we have a new book for you! And what a milestone it is! The 10th book of #WiTCjBookClub is "Staff Engineer: Leadership Beyond the Management Track" by Will Larson Will Larson! Have you read it already? Are you joining the book club for it? Let's do this! #womenintech #witcjbookclub #womenintechcluj #reading #goodreads

Join us for an engaging event focused on exploring the world of AI tools that are revolutionizing the way we work. This meetup is designed to provide practical insights into how AI can streamline daily tasks, boost productivity, and elevate your workday. Featured Speakers: We’re excited to have two expert speakers who will share their knowledge on integrating AI tools into everyday workflows. You’ll learn about the latest tools and how they can simplify routine tasks, improve efficiency, and unlock new levels of productivity. Interactive Discussion: After the presentations, we’ll open the floor for an interactive Q&A session where you can ask questions, share your own experiences, and learn how to make the most of AI in your day-to-day work. Why should you attend? ✅ Discover practical AI tools that can transform your workflow ✅ Gain insights on how to integrate AI into your daily tasks ✅ Learn from experienced speakers about the latest trends in AI ✅ Network with like-minded professionals and exchange ideas on how to enhance productivity Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and elevate your everyday work with the power of AI. Join us at AI Tools for Everyday Productivity and take the next step in optimizing your workflow RSPV 👉 https://lnkd.in/dGdFn3yJ *Please note that the event will be conducted in Romanian.