Founders Force

Rémy Claret brings extensive experience from his leadership roles as a Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at Odaseva. As a former Product & Solutions Marketing Director at Genesys, he helped drive growth and innovation in customer experience solutions. With his deep expertise in enterprise software and data security, Remy has been pivotal in shaping the B2B technology landscape in both Europe and the United States.

Currently based in Barcelona but frequently traveling to Paris, Rémy oversees strategic initiatives at Odaseva, a Series-C funded data security company headquartered in Paris. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its global footprint, including entering the Chinese market. Having previously been based in San Francisco, CA, he brings valuable Silicon Valley experience to European startups.

Sven Przywarra is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of LiveEO, a Berlin-based startup transforming satellite data into actionable insights for infrastructure operators worldwide. Launched in 2018 with co-founder Daniel Seidel, LiveEO leverages Earth observation and AI to help industries like energy, rail, and forestry monitor assets, mitigate risks, and enhance resilience.

Before LiveEO, Sven co-founded NewSpaceVision, Europe’s largest NewSpace community and event series, aiming to connect and inspire the next generation of space entrepreneurs. His background in Industrial Engineering and Management from Technische Universität Berlin, combined with hands-on experience in the space sector, laid the groundwork for his entrepreneurial journey.

Under Sven’s leadership, LiveEO has grown into a team of over 70 people, securing more than €50 million in funding and earning recognition such as the Copernicus Masters award and inclusion in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list.

Sven is passionate about making space technology accessible and impactful, believing that Earth observation will positively influence every major industry in the coming decade. He’s also known for his frugal approach to startup life, famously sharing a single bed with his co-founder during early business trips—a testament to their commitment and resourcefulness

Martin Hájek is an expert in building and scaling consumer data platforms, with a specialty in sports data. He co-founded Livesport in 2006, the Czech company behind Flashscore, now one of the world's most-used sports-data platforms with well over 100 million monthly users across more than 40 countries, and led it as CEO for sixteen years before stepping back from day-to-day operations at the start of 2023; he remains Livesport Group's majority owner and now serves as Chairman of the Board, focused on group strategy and investment. Outside Livesport, he holds a majority stake in the ride-hailing app Liftago, has backed sports-data firm Enetpulse and several other ventures, and supports independent journalism and civic initiatives including Deník N and Rekonstrukce státu.

Markus Raunig is the chairman of AustrianStartups – Austria’s leading think tank for innovative entrepreneurship. Currently, his main focus is setting up the Entrepreneurial Future Foundation - a philantropic foundation that drives cultural change towards more entrepreneurship in Europe. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Startup Council of the Austrian government and of the advisory board of the Europe Startup Nations Alliance. He is also hosting one of Austria’s leading tech podcasts (Future Weekly).

Andy Loy is a visionary leader and entrepreneur with a proven track record in AI innovation and sustainable business development. As Co-Founder of The Yope Foundation and former Founder & CEO of KONUX (where he created over €500M in shareholder value), Andy combines deep technical expertise in artificial intelligence with a commitment to purpose-driven leadership. His extensive experience includes serving on the World Economic Forum's Global AI Council, as a Digital Leader of Europe, and as a Founding Member of the Federal Association of Artificial Intelligence, positioning him as a respected voice in global technology policy and ethical AI implementation.
Beyond his business achievements, Andy is dedicated to conscious leadership that balances economic growth with ecological responsibility and social impact. Through his family office, Kunze Venture GmbH, he strategically invests in sustainable ventures that benefit humanity and the planet. Andy's unique blend of high-performance leadership, deep tech expertise, and spiritual awareness allows him to bridge the worlds of cutting-edge innovation and holistic wellbeing. His focus areas include AI for sustainability, transformative leadership development, and creating regenerative business models that measure success beyond financial metrics.

Liina, based in Tallinn in Estonia, is an advocate for gender equality and has been involved with multiple early and late stage companies, currently also heading the expansion in CEE at the fatest growing startup ever Deel. Collaborating with accelerators as a mentor as well as an operator in high growth startups directly. Liina is raising an early stage VC fund investing in diverse teams in CEE. Liina is also an advisory board member of ESNA, the European Startup Nations Alliance.

Liina’s goal is to close the investment gap and build a new and more equal environment in Europe.

Maximilian is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of KINEXON Sports, a pioneer in real-time tracking and analytics used by top teams and leagues around the world—including the NBA, NFL, UEFA, and FIFA. From live performance data to connected ball technology, Max has helped scale KINEXON into one of the most trusted platforms in elite sports tech.

With a PhD in Entrepreneurial Finance and a deep passion for applied innovation, Max bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and operational execution. He’s led KINEXON’s sports division across sales, product, and global delivery—turning a university spin-off into a revenue-generating, category-defining business.

Max shares practical insights on scaling hardware-enabled platforms, navigating B2B enterprise sales, and building teams that can win in complex, global markets.

Vlad Lata is an accomplished entrepreneur and healthcare innovator who serves as the Founder and CEO of Avi Medical, a company transforming primary care through a blend of cutting-edge technology and personalized healthcare experiences. With a strong technical foundTransforming healthcare through AIation from his education at Technical University of Munich and experience at the Center for Digital Technology and Management, Vlad has successfully translated his expertise in electrical engineering and information technology into groundbreaking healthcare solutions. His entrepreneurial journey began with co-founding KONUX, an AI/IoT startup that raised over $50 million and was recognized by the World Economic Forum as one of the world's most innovative startups.
Beyond his role at Avi Medical, Vlad maintains an active presence in the innovation ecosystem as a Partner for AI & Healthtech at The Yope Foundation, a Venture Scout at Picus Capital, and a Venture Partner at Speedinvest. His diverse professional background, spanning from research at prestigious institutions like UC Berkeley to practical experience at companies such as BMW and AUDI AG, has equipped him with a unique perspective on technology-enabled solutions. Vlad's commitment to conscious innovation and positive change is evident in his work with The Yope Foundation, where he helps empower the next generation of innovators to build companies that create meaningful global impact.

Peter Komornik is the co-founder and CEO of Slido, an audience interaction platform that is aiming to transform the world of meetings and conferences. Since its foundation in 2012, Slido has been used at over 250,000 events including customers such as SXSW, World Economic Forum, Spotify and BBC. Slido has been ranked as the fourth fastest growingtech company in Central Europe by Deloitte Technology Fast 50.

In 2021, Cisco acquired Slido in a strategic move to enhance its video conferencing and audience engagement capabilities. Following the acquisition, Slido became part of the Cisco Webex Suite, integrating its interactive features with Webex's collaboration platform. Peter transitioned to become the GM of PLG Group at Cisco while continuing to drive innovation in audience engagement and meeting technology.

Under Cisco's umbrella, Slido has maintained its core mission of transforming meetings and events through interactive features like live polling, Q&A, and audience engagement tools, while benefiting from Cisco's global reach and resources.

Peter is an active supporter of the CEE startup ecosystem, a frequent angel investor and co-owner of the Spot, the largest Slovakian co-working space based in Bratislava.

Peter holds an MBA degree from a joint program of SKK GSB and MIT Sloan School of Management.

Jakub Havrlant is a prominent Czech entrepreneur and investor, known for founding and leading Rockaway Capital, a leading investment firm with €900M+ assets under management. His most notable success was leading the exits of Mall Group (€940M+ acquisition by Allegro) and Invia Group (€240M exit). As a General Partner at United Founders, he brings extensive experience in scaling technology companies across Central and Eastern Europe. His investment approach combines deep operational expertise with strategic vision, particularly in e-commerce and digital transformation sectors.