Mary MacPherson is an executive with a background in corporate and nonprofit organizations. During her business career, Ms. MacPherson worked in senior management roles at Apple Computer, MCI Telecommunications Corp. and Blackboard, Inc. as well as several smaller startups in the Washington area. In 2004 she formed M2Works LLC, an independent consultancy. Her practice includes engagements in the areas of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial networks, nonprofit capacity building, sustainability, governance and community building.

Peter first worked for O2 as Public Affairs Director in between 2011-2014. He then continued cooperating with the company as a consultant for regulatory affairs and was responsible for institutional relationships with business, state and regulatory authorities. He was also actively involved in the startup environment, supporting innovative projects and activities as Business Development Director at Neulogy. Peter studied linguistics and political studies at the Comenius University in Bratislava and political studies at London School of Economics and Political Science.

Michaela studied at Princeton University and Graduate Institute in Geneva. She gained experience with incubation and support of tech companies at Neulogy in Bratislava and Isis Innovation in Oxford. She advised several young technology startups in field of business planning and strategy. Michaela co-founded and organizes the biggest slovak startup competition - Startup Awards SK.

``Generation Y`` business designer with 5 years of experience in building and executing services and products that deliver positive impact, both in corporate and start-up environments. Currently leading the Discovery unit at SKODA AUTO DigiLab. Resided in 6 countries in the past 6 years with cumulative experience from Real-Estate, Utilities, Automotive and Construction. Certified Design Sprint Master and fan of wicked problems.

Katka has over 9 years experience in sales from various fields. She worked on sales positions in many companies from Philip Morris to City University of Seattle. Co-founded famous startup Staffino, where she led sales team in Slovakia & Czech Republic. Later on she started her own company DealFactory which helps startups and companies find their customers, develop sales strategies and make them successful.

Digital Marketing consultant with more than 9 years experience. With 5 other digital marketing experts he founded the first digital consultancy agency in Slovakia - Bottle Digital. Focusing on big brands, helping them to deal with digital marketing implementation. As a Google Partners Trainer he educates individuals and companies in digital marketing. Besides that Kamil leads his own digital agency samsiDigital, organizes regular marketing event Digitálny Štvrtok and his own video show Marketing Backstage.