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🔥 HR/R F*ck Up MeetUp: Lessons learned from HR&R! We’re excited to announce the first joint offline event by Wtech and EvoTalents.School! 🤩 Mistakes are not the end of the world — they're the start of new opportunities! Join us at this meetup to discuss failures that became the key to growth and improvement. 🗓 Date: February 8 🕒 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM + networking 📍 Location: Lviv, offline 🎟 Ticket price: 700 UAH (800 UAH starting February 1) 👉 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/e6ASey8c 📝What is this event about? "HR/R F*ck Up MeetUp" is a unique morning of candid stories about failures, mishaps, and unexpected situations in HR, recruitment, and People Operations. It’s a chance not only to laugh but also to learn how even the biggest failures can bring valuable lessons. Our speakers — experienced HR professionals and IT recruiters — will share their most memorable career challenges and how they overcame them. 💬 Topics we’ll cover: 🔹 The biggest mistakes in recruitment and HR: from unsuccessful interviews to hilarious situations with clients and candidates. 🔹 Turning failures into lessons and leveraging them for career growth. 🔹 Managing emotions after failures: how to accept mistakes and move forward. 🔹 The role of mistakes in building effective HR processes and strengthening company culture. 🔹 Discussing failures within teams without demotivating colleagues. 🎤Moderator: Dana Kondrevych – Head of Recruitment at YouScan, Head of Ambassador Program and Speaker at EvoTalents School 🎙️Speakers: Mariia Sidenko – Talent Acquisition Specialist & W.Tech Partner Lviv Viktoria Tornado – People Partner at the product company Trading Space Svitlana Baliuk – Team Lead of HR & Recruiting Department, BeKey 💡 What to expect: → Panel discussion → Humor and self-irony → Interactive activities → Networking 🚀 Register now to learn how to turn failures into your greatest victories!

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Wtech Meetup in Warsaw featuring Hanna Klimushka, a seasoned IT professional with 12+ years of experience, founder of “Project Management with WOW Effect” (PM courses and community of 290+ active managers), and an expert in building and leading high-performing teams 👩🏻💻 🗓 Date: January 29 🕔 Time: 18:00  📍 Location: Google Campus for Startups Warsaw ( https://lnkd.in/eBqSFXtt ) 🔗 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/e3bVmp3q  🗣 Language: English 🌟 Topic: Building Leadership Teams: How to Hire Managers Who Fit Your Company’s DNA During the event, Hanna will share her unique approach to leadership and team-building, covering: ▪️Understanding your company’s identity and culture to start with the right foundation ▪️Crafting the perfect brief with honest answers to critical questions ▪️Defining the type of Leaders who will drive your cultural growth ▪️Hiring for values and vision alignment ▪️Strategies to retain Leaders for long-term success With her impressive background, including managing 80+ FTE teams in London, driving digital transformations across 10 domains, and mentoring countless PMs through her educational products, Hanna brings unparalleled insights to the table. 💡 Whether you’re a PM, team leader, or aspiring manager, this session is designed to leave you inspired and equipped with actionable strategies to build better teams. 👉 Register now and secure your spot! See you there 👀

We invite you to our Wtech Meetup in Prague, where we will explore the art of turning difficult conversations into opportunities for understanding, trust, and collaboration 👀 📆 Date: 25th January ⏰ Time: 12:00 — 14:00 📍 Venue: After registration 🔗 Registration: https://lu.ma/lkvhjap1 ( 💡Spaces are limited to just 20 participants — register now to guarantee your spot! ) 📝 Entry: Donation-based Why you need to come: → Avoid misunderstandings and strengthen relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues. → Improve your communication skills to handle conflicts with professionalism and empathy. → Take away actionable insights and strategies to apply immediately in your work. → Learn to understand difficult emotions/reactions and how to approach them. This event is designed for: → Leaders, account managers, and customer-facing roles looking to enhance their communication skills. → Anyone who wants to improve their ability to handle conflicts and build trust. Keynote Speaker: 🎙️ Svitlana Slabitska — Technical Support Department Manager at MaxBill, Svitlana leads international hybrid teams to deliver exceptional service. Previously, at Wix.com, she held key roles such as Customer Care Team Lead and Quality Control Team Lead, specializing in team development and process optimization. 🎤 Olena Dontsova ( Олена Донцова ) — With 12 years in marketing and a 5-year stint as CMO in IT, she combines a deep understanding of digital marketing with a passion for AI, data and digital transformation. Olena and partners launched the Wtech community in Prague, driven by a vision to create a strong network for women in tech. Don't miss the chance to attend this event, as spaces are limited — register now to secure your spot! 🏃🏽♀️

What an incredible morning at the Wtech Valencia workshop, “From Small Steps to Big Wins: How to Appreciate Your Achievements”! 🌟 Held on December 14th this event was a wonderful blend of creativity, reflection, and empowerment 💚 Our heartfelt thanks go to Amelia Mokhnenko, a talented and certified psychologist, for leading us through an engaging and interactive session that left a lasting impact. A standout moment of the workshop was the creative exercise of painting our wins, values, goals, and supporters as elements of a tree 🌳 This insightful activity allowed us to see where our energy and resources originate and encouraged self-gratitude. As we drew, it became evident how deeply connected we are — each unique yet capable of inspiring, supporting, and influencing one another in meaningful ways. Special thanks to our Wtech Partners in Valencia — Olena Levitina, Iryna Vokalchuk, and Ievgeniia (Jane) Rybalka — for organizing this memorable event! 🔥 📸 Photo by: Christina Hayvoronska Thank you to everyone who joined with open hearts and creativity! 🫶This session reminded us to pause, celebrate our progress, and support each other as we grow. Stay tuned for more events, Wtech community! 👋🏻👀🌟

🎉 Event Recap: "Transformation Research into Reality: The Spin-Off Journey from Academia to Business" Our recent Wtech Launch in Strasbourg was a great success! A special thank you to our speaker, Olga Simson, who shared insights on bridging the gap between academia and the business world. Olga’s experience navigating this journey was both inspiring and educational, and her drive and endless energy defined the rhythm of the event 🔥 She covered critical topics such as intellectual property management and legal consideration and practical strategies for technology transfer in today’s landscape. Additionally, she shared her practical experience as a CSO of V-Art Protocol within the incubation program Station F.  📝The event sparked rich discussions on how to: → navigate change and adapt to new cultural environments; → leverage the unique aspects of the local startup ecosystem → understand and integrate into French culture and local communication styles Our attendees had the chance to engage with like-minded professionals, fostering collaboration and new ideas 🤩 Thank you to everyone who joined us, and special thanks to our Wtech partner in Strasbourg, Iuliia Konko, for making this event possible 💚 We look forward to seeing you at our next event, where we continue to support the growth and success of women in tech. Stay tuned 🌟

This Saturday, together with Anton Shulyk ( Антон Шулик ), we explored the foundation of personal finance 🔥 It all starts with your goals — without a clear purpose, budgeting loses its meaning! ✅ Key takeaways: → Build a 6-month financial reserve. → Diversify your risks. → Invest in yourself and what brings you joy and income. → Use tools like Iplan, Toshi Finance, or Monobudget to stay on track. 💡 Two essential principles: know your monthly balance and remember that successful investing begins with awareness! Finances aren’t just about money — they’re about how you feel. Balance your numbers and emotions, and true stability will follow. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and a special thanks to our Wtech Partners in Kyiv, Christine Seryozhechkina 🇺🇦 and Kateryna Nakonechna, for their incredible support and organization! 💚 Looking forward to seeing you at future Wtech events! 🌟

Master Your Finances with Anton Shulyk (Антон Шулик): A Roadmap for the Year Ahead If your finances feel like a black box, it’s time to open it 👀 📅 Date: December 21 ⏰ Time: 11:00 📍 Venue: Avangarden, вул. Січових Стрільців, 23а 🔗 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/eejmUPqD On 21.12, join us for a special Wtech event where Anton Shulyk will guide us through the art and science of personal finance! This isn’t about crunching numbers or surviving paycheck to paycheck. It’s about taking control. Imagine having a system that works for you, not against you. Whether you're eyeing your first investment, building an emergency fund, or optimizing your tech compensation package, this session is your starting point. 📝 Anton will teach us:   → How to build a financial foundation that supports your ambitions.   → Tools and frameworks for budgeting, saving, and investing (without the overwhelm).   → Why financial freedom isn’t about how much you earn, but how you manage what you have. The best time to master your money was yesterday. The second-best time is now. Seats are limited, and this is one event you’ll regret missing. Your future self will thank you 💚

We are excited to announce the opening of the Wtech chapter in Strasbourg!⭐️🚀 📆 Date: December 19 ⏰ Time: 18:30 📍 Venue: Chère Amie, 5 Av. de la Marseillaise, 67000 Strasbourg, https://lnkd.in/ebnd7TEG 🔗 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/etfrqTU7 We are proud to invite you to our launch event in Strasbourg, featuring an inspiring keynote address by Olga Simson: → Doctor of Law → Co-founder and CSO at V-Art → Researcher, Center for International Intellectual Property Studies, University of Strasbourg Olga will talk about "Transformation Research into Reality: The Spin-Off Journey from Academia to Business" 👀 You will have a chance to discover and discuss the challenges and successful cases of bridging academic innovation with business success! Olga will share her experience navigating this journey and actionable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and academics. We will discuss legal considerations and intellectual property management in the modern landscape 📝 This event isn’t just about learning — it’s also about connecting! Get to know the Wtech community and network with women professionals and leaders 💚

Celebrate Your Wins with Wtech Valencia! 🌟 Join us on December 14 at 10:30 AM for a special workshop: "From Small Steps to Big Wins: How to Appreciate Your Achievements." 📆 Date: December 14 ⏰ Time: 10:30 📍 Venue: chez wladimir restaurant, Valencia 🔗 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/eZr4JMYY 💰 Cost: EUR 20/UAH 920 (includes breakfast, workshop materials, and photographer services) ✨ What’s in it for you? - Learn to see the value in your progress, no matter how small. - Experience a mindful practice to truly feel the power of your accomplishments. - Strengthen your confidence and self-awareness. 🎙️ Hosted by Amelia Mokhnenko, a certified and experienced psychologist who knows how to turn little victories into major breakthroughs 💪🏻 She will share valuable insight and will guide you through the personalized, creative and mindful practice. Let’s take a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate everything you’ve already achieved 💪 Spots are limited – register now to secure yours! 

🌟 Wtech December Events: Don’t Miss Out! 🌟 This December, Wtech brings you an exciting lineup of events across the globe! Mark your calendars and join us for discussions, networking, and year-end celebrations in your city 👀🌍 📅 December 8 → Prague: Wtech New Year Recap 🥳 ( 🔗registration link: https://lnkd.in/eaZH_AYT ) → Singapore: Wtech Singapore Book Club Meeting 📚 📅 December 13 → Cyprus: Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work? ( 🔗registration link: https://lnkd.in/ePiid_tb ) 📅 December 14 → Valencia: From Small Steps to Big Wins: How to Appreciate Your Achievements ( WIP, 👀stay tuned for updates on our social media ) 📅 December 17 → Austin, Texas: Financial Literacy in the U.S.: Building a Strong Personal and Family Budget 💰 ( WIP, 👀stay tuned for updates on our social media ) 📅 Mid-December → Milan: Women in Power: Opportunity and Responsibility – A special meeting with the Head of HR Department at General Electric. Date to be confirmed! ( WIP, 👀stay tuned for updates on our social media ) ✨ Let’s wrap up 2024 together with inspiration and meaningful conversations. Make sure to save the date for events in your city! See you there! 🌍