Want to make awesome connections, get inspired, and share some cool insights? 🎉 You’ll find it all at Startup Social Kaunas (formerly Kaunastic Startups Meetups). Our monthly hangouts bring together over 100 amazing folks from the Kaunas startup scene!
Whether you’re a founder, researcher, investor, or just curious about startups, this is the place to be. And we especially love welcoming first-timers! Come join the fun! 🚀✨

🎙️ About the speaker
This time, you’ll get to meet the amazing Erin Gainer-Grigaliūnė! 🎉
Initially one of the first employees at French HRA Pharma, she led the company for a decade, ultimately culminating in its sale for €1.8 billion.
Now, she’s an advisor to biotech startups, a business angel, and the founder of the ella fund, a venture philanthropy fund that empowers girls and women globally by supporting innovative initiatives.

❗Don’t forget to register: https://bit.ly/3XMeacb

When: Tuesday, October 1st, at 5:30 pm (doors open)
Where: “Volfas Engelman” Gallery, Kaunakiemio g. 2, Kaunas.

🕒 AGENDA
17:30 – Doors open + networking
18:00 – Intro
18:05 – Founder Spotlight: a fireside chat with Erin Gainer-Grigaliūnė, Founder @The ella fund + QnA from the audience
Moderator: Edvinas Grauželis, Co-Founder @Nanologistics and the Host @Aha Momentai podcast
19:05 – networking, snacks, and drinks

🔋Powered by: Confluence Investment
Confluence Investment, a Kaunas-based family office with a history of investing in startups through global funds, is now turning its attention to Kaunas. They are eager to contribute directly to the growth of startups in the city. With a commitment to empowering ambitious founders, Confluence Investment aims to be an active player in helping Kaunas startups scale beyond Lithuania.

❗ IMPORTANT:
The event will be photographed.
Interview language – English.