Are you building a startup and wondering how to take it global? Join our online meetup on October 8, 2025, at 4:00 PM CEST, and get inspired by the story of Paweł Hytry, CEO and co-founder of Spacelift, one of Poland’s most successful tech companies. You’ll also learn how the StartSmart CEE Acceleration Program can help your startup grow and connect with the right partners.
During the event, you will hear directly from Paweł Hytry, who scaled Spacelift from an early-stage idea to a global company with more than 100 employees and over $80 million in funding. In a fireside chat with Bogy Skowroński, Paweł will reflect on the journey from zero to one, explain why building strong foundations is essential, share the mistakes that taught him the most, and talk about what it really takes to expand a business worldwide.
The meetup will also feature Małgorzata Bielecka, Head of Acceleration at StartSmart CEE, who will introduce the acceleration program and its tracks – reTHINK and PilotReady. Drawing on her experience with startups across the region, she will present opportunities for founders to collaborate with corporate partners, launch pilots, and scale faster in international markets.
The session will conclude with networking and one-on-one meetings with corporate partners of the program – a unique chance to exchange ideas, build valuable connections, and explore collaboration opportunities.
What’s on the agenda?
- 16:00 – 16:20 – How StartSmart CEE can help you scale up your business – Małgorzata Bielecka
- 16:20 – 17:20 – Fireside Chat: From Zero to Global Scale – Bogy Skowroński with Paweł Hytry
- 17:20 – 19:00 – Networking & 1:1 meetings with corporate partners
Don’t miss this opportunity to get practical insights, valuable connections, and inspiration for scaling your startup globally!
Note: The program is co-financed by the European Funds for a Modern Economy (FENG) program under the Startup Booster Poland – Smart UP measure implemented by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP).
