Keynote Recording:
The main highlight of the evening - Jānis Kulikovskis (CEO & Founder of Lionpro Group). Lionpro Group is a family owned business that supplies high quality animal feed ingredients all over the world. They are the biggest EU exporter in their category, showing first-hand what it takes to be a leader in the industry.
LIONPRO has evolved from a Latvian family business into a global commodity trader, specializing in processed animal proteins. They leverage strong distribution networks, particularly in Africa, to carve out a place in a massive, mature industry dominated by century-old giants. They aim to scale from niche supplier to direct competitor with global leaders by expanding trading, strengthening their network, and focusing on underserved markets.
Key Insights from Jānis:
- Work ethic and adaptability. Push beyond the norms.
- Ability to creatively solve problems with limited resources.
- Social culture and relationships matter strongly in their business.
- Sees opportunity in volatility, underserved markets, and complex logistics/services where smaller players can win.
- Ambition. Think big. Thing global. Chase global ambition.
Startup Pitch Recording:
🇱🇻 Affire - SaaS ecosystem control for Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
Affire gives MSPs a “central pane of glass” to monitor and control client SaaS usage. Their browser extension + cloud solution detects shadow IT, tracks licenses, adoption, and anomalies across dozens of clients. MSPs save time, reduce risks, and gain transparency — a capability currently missing from RMM tools.
🇱🇻 Magnetony Hangouts - Real-life social discovery without dating pressure
Magnetony removes the “pre-date stress” of dating apps by organizing casual hangouts in small groups (duos matched with duos). Users enjoy discovery over evaluation, with low pressure and fun social dynamics. Distribution is viral — based on “user trees” starting from root users — enabling organic growth at scale.
🇱🇻 Sinapse - AI-driven ischemic stroke diagnostic assistant
Sinapse uses AI to analyze CT scans, helping radiologists diagnose ischemic stroke faster and more accurately. Unlike traditional systems, it highlights only relevant CT slices, marks abnormalities, and integrates seamlessly into existing hospital workflows. This reduces diagnostic error rates and accelerates life-saving treatment decisions.
🇱🇻 DeBuzz - AI-powered venue discovery & engagement
Buzz connects users with venues through an all-in-one ecosystem: AI venue search, social features, monetisation tools, and a “Buzziness Portal” for venue owners. Unlike Google Maps or Eventbrite, Buzz combines discovery, community, loyalty, and commerce in a single platform.