sTARTUp Day 2025 announces the first five speakers
Here is the first wave of speakers, promising an event packed with experience, inspiration, and actionable insights for entrepreneurs and innovators. The initial lineup features five industry leaders across various sectors, from venture capital and agriculture to leadership training and B2B sales. Here’s a closer look at the speakers and what to expect from their keynotes.
The program will feature keynotes and discussions on important topics such as defense technology, mental health, deep tech, product design and AI. Attendees can also look forward to practical sessions on sales and fundraising. The event will showcase numerous founder stories, and, importantly, it will highlight inspiring narratives from beyond the tech and startup worlds.
Kaari is part of a team that has collectively backed over 50 tech companies, contributing to the success of more than six unicorns, including well-known names like Bolt, Wise, and Pipedrive. At sTARTUp Day 2025, Kaari will talk about fundraising, providing valuable insights for both emerging and established entrepreneurs looking to scale their ventures.
His approach, grounded in real-world experience from one of the world’s most elite military units, is designed to build resilience, accountability, and efficiency in any organization. Remo’s session at sTARTUp Day 2025 will be about emotional injury first aid.
Robin’s commitment to climate-positive farming has positioned eAgronom at the forefront of the sustainable agriculture movement. By collaborating with agribusinesses, banks, and food companies, Robin is making it profitable for farmers to engage in practices that benefit the environment. As a Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe honoree, Robin’s story shows the power of innovation in traditional industries. At sTARTUp Day 2025, he will share the journey of eAgronom and its impact on global agriculture.
Before launching The Launch Code, Zoltan held the Senior Vice President of Global Sales position at NBC Universal International and has achieved successful exits as both a founder and an investor. At sTARTUp Day 2025, Zoltan will share the principles, tools,
Following his time at Adobe, Andrei went on to lead product design at major tech companies such as Yahoo, Twitter, and Booking.com, helping craft user experiences that billions of people interact with daily. He also played a role in getting Figma off the ground. Known for his deep understanding of the intersection between design and technology, Andrei will offer valuable insights into the future of product design and innovation at this year’s event.
These four speakers represent the diverse expertise that sTARTUp Day 2025 brings to the stage. Whether you're interested in fundraising, leadership, sustainable agriculture, B2B sales or design these stories will be essential for anyone looking to drive innovation and growth in their own ventures.
Kaari Kink: Shaping the future of venture capital in the Baltics and Nordics
Kaari Kink, an Investment Manager at Superangel and the Chair of the Estonian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EstVCA), is set to share her deep expertise in fundraising. Kaari has led significant investments ranging from €300k to €1M into companies across the Baltics and Nordics. Her investment portfolio includes startups like Askel.ai and Nanordica.
Kaari is part of a team that has collectively backed over 50 tech companies, contributing to the success of more than six unicorns, including well-known names like Bolt, Wise, and Pipedrive. At sTARTUp Day 2025, Kaari will talk about fundraising, providing valuable insights for both emerging and established entrepreneurs looking to scale their ventures.
Remo Ojaste: From special forces to special leadership
Remo Ojaste, the co-founder and CEO of Combat Ready, brings a unique perspective to leadership development. With over eight years of experience in the Estonian Special Forces, Remo is using a leadership style that is both disciplined and effective. Combat Ready offers the only leadership training in Europe based on the extreme ownership principles popularized by US Navy SEALs Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.His approach, grounded in real-world experience from one of the world’s most elite military units, is designed to build resilience, accountability, and efficiency in any organization. Remo’s session at sTARTUp Day 2025 will be about emotional injury first aid.
Robin Saluoks: Revolutionizing agriculture for a sustainable future
Robin Saluoks, the CEO and co-founder of eAgronom, is on a mission to transform agriculture into a force for good. Growing up on a farm, Robin was familiar with the challenges faced by farmers, which inspired him to create eAgronom. This software platform, now backed by $20 million in funding, supports over 3000 farmers across 14 countries in adopting regenerative agricultural practices.
Robin’s commitment to climate-positive farming has positioned eAgronom at the forefront of the sustainable agriculture movement. By collaborating with agribusinesses, banks, and food companies, Robin is making it profitable for farmers to engage in practices that benefit the environment. As a Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe honoree, Robin’s story shows the power of innovation in traditional industries. At sTARTUp Day 2025, he will share the journey of eAgronom and its impact on global agriculture.
Zoltan Vardy: The blueprint for B2B sales success
Zoltan Vardy, the founder of The Launch Code, is a veteran of B2B sales and marketing. With a career that spans over 30 years, Zoltan has closed $2 billion in B2B sales and has distilled his experience into The Launch Code—a blueprint designed to help tech founders successfully sell to enterprise clients. His approach has already helped over 200 founders in 26 countries build predictable revenue streams.Before launching The Launch Code, Zoltan held the Senior Vice President of Global Sales position at NBC Universal International and has achieved successful exits as both a founder and an investor. At sTARTUp Day 2025, Zoltan will share the principles, tools,
and techniques that have driven his success, offering guidance for B2B tech founders looking to scale their businesses.
Andrei Herasimchuk: The visionary behind iconic digital design
Andrei Herasimchuk, CEO of Seldon Digital, brings decades of experience to sTARTUp Day 2025. A product designer whose career spans back to the 1990s, Andrei has been part in shaping some of the most iconic software in the creative industry. At Adobe, he contributed to the design and development of legendary products like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, while also leading early product research for Lightroom. His influence on digital design tools has left a mark on the creative world.
Following his time at Adobe, Andrei went on to lead product design at major tech companies such as Yahoo, Twitter, and Booking.com, helping craft user experiences that billions of people interact with daily. He also played a role in getting Figma off the ground. Known for his deep understanding of the intersection between design and technology, Andrei will offer valuable insights into the future of product design and innovation at this year’s event.
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These four speakers represent the diverse expertise that sTARTUp Day 2025 brings to the stage. Whether you're interested in fundraising, leadership, sustainable agriculture, B2B sales or design these stories will be essential for anyone looking to drive innovation and growth in their own ventures.
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