Last Chance to Join Spotlight 2025: Accelerate Your Business with Global Mentors, Investors, and €180K Funding
Last days for startups to register for Spotlight, part of the How to Web conference: exclusive meetings with global mentors and investors, a chance to win an investment prize of €180,000, and a €15,000 experience in San Francisco at the European Startup Embassy hub in the Bay Area. The flagship program and competition, dedicated to… Read more »
Early Signals: Venture in Eastern Europe Report 2025 (H1 Edition) Revealed at How to Web Conference
If you’ve been following the global startup landscape, you’ve probably noticed a shift. Increasingly, some of the world’s most ambitious and successful tech companies trace their roots back to Eastern Europe. What once felt like a region of “outsiders” looking in is now a rising powerhouse of global innovation. Think of UiPath, born in Romania… Read more »
The Leap of Tech #9: Two CTOs Reveal What Really Scales Companies
At the Leap of Tech #9, we brought together Mihai Vinaga, Co-Founder & CTO at Veridion, and Florin Bombeanu, CTO at Flip.ro. Two technical leaders who built their companies beyond outsourcing. Two different personalities who discovered the same hard truth: building great tech requires stepping outside the codebase. The meet-up featured Lucian Popovici (Founder of… Read more »
The Leap of Tech #8: Batman, Not Superman
The Discipline of Earned Success At the latest Leap of Tech meet-up, the spotlight turned to a founder who knows the long game better than most. Ciprian Borodescu, serial entrepreneur (MorphL- acquired by Algolia, Appticles, Neokinetics Software, et al.), AI advocate, former Head of Algolia Romania and Principal Product Manager, and now Entrepreneur in Residence… Read more »
Over 550 startups will access growth and funding opportunities at How to Web Conference 2025
Early-stage startups can benefit from significant opportunities for growth, investment, and visibility at the most important event dedicated to startups and technology in the region. Bucharest, August 20, 2025 – How to Web Conference, the most important startup and technology event in Eastern Europe, will host multiple programs and formats for over 550 startups at… Read more »
The Leap of Tech #7: Stop Selling Your Resume and Start Selling Your Results
Leap of Tech #7 felt more like a workshop than a traditional event, and that was exactly the point. This edition shifted the spotlight from product building to personal positioning. Guest speaker Julian Lukaszewicz, founder of CareerIQ Academy, led a hands-on session focused on helping professionals communicate their unique value with clarity and confidence. Julian’s… Read more »
From Legacy to PowerTech: Radu Brasoveanu on Digital Innovation Reshaping Energy
The energy sector stands at a transformative crossroads. While traditionally conservative and slow to change, the industry is now being reshaped by forces ranging from AI-driven data centers to the integration of renewable energy and smart grid technologies. Leading this digital revolution at PPC Romania is Radu Brasoveanu, Chief Digital Officer, who brings a unique perspective on how… Read more »
The Leap of Tech #6: Standing Out in the Tech Crowd and Scaling Beyond Borders
The sixth edition of Leap of Tech brought a fresh perspective on global entrepreneurship with guest speaker Daniel Ilinca, Founder and Chairman at Softbinator Technologies. Hosted by Lucian Popovici (Bridging Gaps & Cegeka Romania), Edward Crețescu (Regista & ANIS Romania), and Alexandru Agatinei (How to Web), the event focused on navigating the transition from outsourcing… Read more »
What VC Trends and Early-Stage Funding Really Mean for Eastern European Startups
You might be building the next breakthrough in AI, deep tech, or climate solutions. You could be tackling problems that matter to millions while bootstrapping in Bucharest, scaling in Sofia, or pivoting in Prague. But here’s what every founder needs to know: the rules of fundraising have fundamentally changed, and those who adapt will thrive… Read more »
Rewriting the Rules: Rando Rannus on Secondary Markets and the New Era of Startup Liquidity
The European startup ecosystem is maturing rapidly, but with longer paths to exit comes a critical challenge: liquidity. While founders, early employees, and angel investors wait years for traditional exits, a new breed of investor is stepping in to bridge the gap. Rando Rannus, General Partner at Siena Secondary Fund, has built his career around… Read more »
The Leap of Tech #5: Stop Building for Everyone and Start Solving for Someone
The guest for this edition was Florin Grozea, a Romanian tech entrepreneur and founder of MOCAPP, a top Romanian influencer marketing martech solution. With a background in computer science and a strong connection to the creator economy, Florin has spent the last decade building digital tools that connect brands with the right influencers—through data, automation,… Read more »
$10B+ in VC Firepower Comes to Eastern Europe
In the venture capital world, investment conversations often happen in Silicon Valley boardrooms or at posh London clubs. But if you’re building a startup in Eastern Europe, your best chance to connect with top-tier venture fund backers is right here, at How to Web Conference. This October, these five venture capital titans, collectively managing over… Read more »