Roy's previous roles include US Tax Leader, US Tax Strategy Leader, NY Metro Tax Leader, NY Metro Tax Leader for the Banking & Capital Markets and Insurance sectors and Chief Diversity Officer. Roy has more than 25 years of experience providing a full range of services to multinational clients. He currently serves on the board of trustees for Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, The Pinkerton Foundation, Carnegie Hall and Riverdale Country School.
This event marks the grand finale of the PwC Scale CEE Startup Program, featuring presentations from nine innovative startups showcasing their solutions. It will be an excellent opportunity to explore the PwC Scale CEE Startup Program and engage with key stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem. Attendees will benefit from insightful discussions on European collaboration between scaleups and corporates, strategies for US market entry, and the PwC Scale CEE Program startups' pitching session.
— Insightful panel discussion on the following topics:
1. European Experience—Collaboration between scaleups and corporates
2. Preparing for US Market Entry: Readiness and Strategy
— PwC Scale CEE Program startups' pitching session
— Networking with founders, investors, and corporates
— Opportunities to engage with PwC experts
— Explore new business opportunities in the CEE region
— Connect with cutting-edge startups and scale-ups
— Stay ahead by leveraging innovation for growth
— Secure a front-seat to the region's innovation ecosystem
Find more information about our activities within the CEE startup ecosystem here: Website.
Florian Nöll - the Global Corporate Venturing & EMEA Startups Leader @ PwC and a leading expert in Global Corporate Venturing and Startups, renowned for his expertise in driving innovation and strategic investment. With a strong track record in the venture capital landscape, Florian brings valuable insights and experience to the panel discussion.
Piotr Michalczyk - As an experienced Partner at PwC, Piotr leads the Entrepreneurial and Private Business sector across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and heads the Automotive division in Poland. His deep understanding of market dynamics, along with a focus on fostering business growth, enables him to deliver comprehensive solutions that drive efficiency and strategic advantage for clients.
Grzegorz Wójcik - the CEO and Founder of Autenti.com, a platform for online document approvals and contract signing. He is an expert in digital media and e-commerce, and was one of the founders of the Interia.pl portal. Grzegorz has also held significant roles at RMF FM Radio, TVN SA, and Grupa Onet.
Santos Equitz - a Partner at PwC Slovakia with over 25 years of experience across the US and Europe. With a career spanning San Francisco, Amsterdam, Greece and Central Eastern Europe, Santos has led teams supporting foreign companies listed in the US and large private groups navigating the US capital markets.
Know before you register:
— Participation in the event is free of charge. The event will be held on-site and conducted in English.
— The number of seats is limited.
— To participate in the event, registration is required.
— Submitting the registration form does not guarantee acceptance. PwC reserves the right to decline registrations.
PwC will notify you of your participation status within a couple of days of submission.
— Registration is open until 27 April at 3:00 PM CET.
— Parking is not provided by the organizer.
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