Latvia’s “Startup Godmother,” Anda has been championing local innovation since the early days, back when terms like “startup” and “scalable” were practically foreign in Latvian. With over 10 years of experience in business journalism, she’s told the stories of unicorns, trailblazing founders, and groundbreaking ideas in outlets like Dienas Bizness, Forbes Latvia, and Labs of Latvia. Anda finds it thrilling to dive into the minds of ambitious people who genuinely believe they can change the world – and often do.

Egita has worked on everything from designing EU support projects to running accelerator batches at Techstars and Startup Wise Guys. As a former chairwoman of Startin.LV and now a partner at Outlast Fund, she knows the startup world inside out. Whether she’s helping fine-tune an investor pitch or preparing founders for accelerators, Egita is all about unlocking the next big opportunity. And while she’s a stickler for email etiquette and punctuality, she’s equally at home singing karaoke or enjoying a midnight forest run.

A true pioneer of Latvia’s tech scene, Normunds has spent decades shaping industries like telecommunications, IoT, and Fintech. As the CEO of SAF Tehnika and founder of Mobilly, he’s helped put Latvia on the global innovation map. He’s also an influential leader in industry associations, advising on key national initiatives. With a career spanning scientific research, entrepreneurship, and policy, Normunds continues to push boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in Latvia’s growth story.

With a career that spans $240M and $110M exits, Andris has built a reputation as one of the driving forces behind Latvia’s startup ecosystem. As a partner at Change Ventures, he invests in the Baltic region’s most ambitious founders, backing companies like Nordigen, Aerones, and Printify. Beyond venture capital, Andris co-founded TechHub Riga, TechChill, StartSchool, and Startup House Riga, helping create the foundations of Latvia’s innovation scene. When he’s not advising founders or mentoring startups, you’ll find him serving in the National Guard.

Mikus is the driving force behind Giraffe360, a company revolutionizing real estate photography with AI-powered cameras that create virtual tours and floor plans. With operations in 30 countries and a laser focus on the U.S. market, Mikus embodies the tenacity and vision of a modern entrepreneur. Whether it’s crafting strategy or delivering for customers, he brings unmatched energy and focus to every challenge, inspiring his team to think bigger and move faster.