Founders Masterclass: Startup Finance — From Chaos to Investment-Ready
Organized by: Innovate Prague and Czech Founders
Event will be in Czech language
🎟️ Access Note & Approval Policy:
Priority Access: Members of Innovate Prague and Czech Founders
Founder-Focused Event: This session is specifically designed for startup founders and key financial decision-makers.
Screening Process: Registration includes short screening questions. All applications are manually reviewed and approved to ensure a high-value, relevant discussion for all participants.
About the Event
Building a startup is one thing; managing its finances so they make sense to investors is a discipline of its own. Join us for a hands-on evening where we map the journey from your first spreadsheets to professional reporting after a successful investment.
No theoretical lectures—just real-world insights from the market.
What to Expect
Data Governance & Investment Prep
🛠️ Petr Kupka (repfin) will show you how to structure your financial data correctly before you shake hands with your first major investor.
Reporting & Finance Management
📈 Michal Belan (Symfio) will share practical tips on how to efficiently manage finances and automate reporting, ensuring that paperwork never slows down your growth.
BONUS SPEAKER UPDATE: We are thrilled to welcome Tomáš Paulík, who will provide the crucial investor perspective on scaling and strategic growth.
Strategic Finance & Scaling 🚀 Tomáš Paulík (Investor & External CFO) will share his perspective on finance as a strategic driver and investor where data, technology, and human insight meet to accelerate innovation.
Fireside Chat: Real-world Fundraising Experience 🔥
A moderated discussion featuring founders and experts who have recently navigated the investment waters. Get the raw, unfiltered perspective on what it takes to get funded in the current market.
Jirka Bachel (Founder of Navigara): Sharing his first-hand founder experience from the fundraising trail.
Petr Kupka (Founder of repfin): The strategist who guided Navigara through the complex fundraising process.
Michal Belan (Founder of Symfio): A founder who has recently successfully secured investment and knows exactly what modern investors demand.
Who Should Attend
✔️ Pre-seed & Seed Founders & Co-founders setting up their first financial structures.
✔️ Early-stage CEOs & CFOs preparing for an upcoming fundraising round.
✔️ Technical Founders navigating the world of investor decks and financial reporting.
✔️ Investors & Ecosystem Leaders supporting their portfolio companies in scaling.
Agenda
17:30 - Open door & registration
18:00 – Welcome & Intro
18:15 – Masterclass Blocks (repfin & Symfio)
19:00 – Fireside Chat & Q&A
19:45 – Networking & Drinks 🍻
Capacity is limited. Please register early to secure your spot.