Our Speakers
Learn from industry leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of business in Romania and beyond.
Sergiu Negut
Co-Founder @FintechOS
Sergiu Negut is the Co-Founder of FintechOS and a versatile business leader with extensive experience in scaling companies across multiple industries, including software, healthcare, financial services and consulting. He has held key roles as an advisor, board member, angel investor and executive, consistently driving growth and innovation. Known for his entrepreneurial mindset, strong analytical background and commercial acumen, Sergiu is deeply committed to building high-performing teams and creating lasting value for both shareholders and society.
Speaking on: Panel - Building the Right Foundations for Your Business and Career
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Horia Coman
Director of Engineering @Stripe
Horia Coman is the site-lead and director of engineering at Stripe Romania, where he leads multiple teams in the money movement space and supports the growth of the local engineering hub. With over 12 years of experience in tech and 5 in leadership, he previously held key roles at Bolt, Stack Overflow and Google, working across infrastructure, delivery, AdTech and more. Horia is passionate about scaling teams, building tech hubs and staying hands-on with everything from frontend frameworks to AI hardware
Speaking on: Panel - Building the Right Foundations for Your Business and Career
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Aleodor Tabarcea
Engineering Manager @Stripe
With over a decade of experience in web development at companies like Bitdefender, Adobe, Snyk, and Stripe, Aleodor Tabarcea specializes in UI architecture and building high-performing engineering teams. His leadership style is innovative and empathetic.
Speaking on: Workshop - Leadership 101: People as a core value
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Raluca Haulica
Founder @Alura.ro
Raluca Haulică is the founder of Alura.ro, a premium footwear brand redefining slow fashion through timeless design, sustainable practices and a made-to-order model. With a strong focus on reducing waste and enhancing customer experience, Alura has earned the trust of over 20,000 clients. As a passionate entrepreneur, Raluca brings together creativity, empathy and a sharp expertise in eCommerce, digital marketing and brand storytelling, which helped her in building a brand that’s both purpose-driven and customer-centric.
Speaking on: Panel - The future of young entrepreneurs
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Olaru Stefan
Founder @Twelve Am
Olaru Ștefan (a.k.a Oly) is the Co-Founder & Creative Director of Twelve Am, a clothing brand focused on exclusivity and sustainability. Starting his career at 15, he brings bold creativity and diverse experience across industries from agriculture to eCommerce.
Speaking on: MODERATOR Panel - The future of young entrepreneurs
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Elena Badea
CEO @Valoria Business Solutions
Elena Badea is a seasoned expert in sales, marketing strategy, and business development. With extensive experience in corporate leadership roles, she helps entrepreneurs and companies build strong, impactful brands through tailored marketing approaches and strategic insights. Elena is also an engaging speaker known for delivering practical advice and actionable strategies.
Speaking on: Workshop - Positioning & Credibility
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Matei Pavel
Founder & Investor
Matei Pavel is an entrepreneur and investor who built one of the largest mobile app publishing companies, reaching over 1 billion downloads. Known for tackling significant challenges, he's involved with projects like Veridion (formerly Soleadify).
Speaking on: Workshop - How to build an MVP with AI
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Calin Spiridon
CEO @minglr
With over 9 years of experience in marketing and as the CEO of the minglr app, Călin is known for his strategic, results-oriented approach, as well as his authentic way of building trusted relationships. The values that define his work are integrity, innovation, collaboration, and a genuine desire to bring real value to the professional community.
Speaking on: Panel - Building the Right Foundations for Your Business and Career
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Robert Susman
Founder @Better Today™
Robert Susman is an entrepreneur and branding strategist, founder of Better Today™ agency. He specializes in meaningful branding and visual storytelling, crafting identities that inspire connection through creativity, empathy, and authenticity.
Speaking on: Workshop - Branding for your business
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Corina Neagu
Development Advice & Resources @DARE
Corina Neagu is an experienced HR strategist, leadership trainer, and founder of Dare – Development Advice & Resources. With over 20 years in the field, she empowers people and organizations through coaching, mentoring, and training programs delivered worldwide. Her mission: unlocking human potential with heart, strategy, and impact.
Speaking on: Workshop - Design Thinking
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Raluca Radu
Founder & CEO @MTH Digital
Raluca Radu is an accomplished digital marketing and e-commerce expert with over 20 years of experience. She is the Founder and CEO of MTH Digital, a full-service agency based in Bucharest that manages online marketing campaigns for hundreds of clients, overseeing budgets exceeding €10 million annually. Raluca played a pivotal role in launching OLX and Answear in Romania, propelling them to leading positions in their respective markets.
Speaking on: Panel - The future of young entrepreneurs
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Mihnea Craciun
Managing Director @Endeavor Romania
Mihnea Crăciun is the Managing Director of Endeavor Romania, where he leads efforts to support high-impact entrepreneurs scaling their ventures globally. With a background in banking and entrepreneurship, Mihnea brings a wealth of experience to the startup ecosystem. Under his leadership, Endeavor Romania has facilitated significant investments, including in companies like FintechOS and DRUID AI, through Endeavor Catalyst.
Speaking on: Panel - The future of young entrepreneurs
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Alin Rosca
Founder & CEO @RepsMate
Alin Roșca is a Romanian entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of RepsMate, an AI-driven platform designed to enhance communication between companies and their customers. With a background in launching multiple startups in Romania and the UK, Roșca has focused on leveraging technology to transform customer interactions.
Speaking on: Sparkplug - Customer interview & idea validation
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George Farauanu
Founder @Confidas
Cristian-George Farăuanu is the Co-founder of Confidas, a platform that helps businesses assess the payment behavior of potential partners. With a strong background in business development, he has also collaborated with public institutions to improve digital services. Cristian is passionate about innovation, frequently speaking on topics such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence in tourism.
Speaking on: Panel - The future of young entrepreneurs
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Cecilia Ciocirlan
General Manager @Agora Strategy & Data
With five years of experience in implementing grant-funded projects, Cecilia Ciocîrlan is “a multidisciplinary economist”. She is passionate about research, data science and writing. She holds a PhD in Economics and currently works as a general manager at Agora Strategy & Data, where she contributes to the development of innovative projects. She likes crafting data-driven narratives, blending economic rigor with intuition. She enjoys transforming data into meaningful messages. She believes progress only happens when we try.
Speaking on: Sparkplug - Legal & Financial literacy
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Andrei Dicher
Development Manager @Dynamic Business Connections
Andrei Dicher is a seasoned sales and communication trainer with over seven years of experience across Romania, Germany, Austria, and Poland. As Development Manager at Dynamic Business Connections (DBC), he plays a pivotal role in expanding the community and delivering impactful training programs. His expertise spans direct sales, HR, consulting, and business mediation across industries like FMCG, IT, and consulting.
Speaking on: Sparkplug - Legal & Financial literacy
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