John Galt Forum
Founders for Founders | Fuckup & Success Stories
The John Galt Forum is a community-driven business event for SME founders, investors, and business professionals across the Baltics.
It’s about real stories of failures, breakthroughs, and lessons learned on the way to success.
Why join?
🎯 6 bold and thought-provoking keynotes
🎤 Panel discussions & interactive Q&A with founders and investors
🤝 Networking with entrepreneurs, investors, professionals
📝 An open, informal atmosphere — where fuckups are as valuable as wins
🗣️ Event Language: Russian
📅 Date & Time: 23 October, 17:00–20:30
📍 Location: AC Marriott, Riga
🎟️ Tickets: €50
Language: Russian
⚡ EARLY BIRD: -25% with promo code EARLY25 (valid until October 19) ⚡
🎙 SPEAKERS
🌟 Arturs Kostins
Forbes Latvia “40 Under 40”
- Fintech | Marketing | Real Estate | Investments
- Exited co-founder of a profitable fintech startup — built the leading loan brokerage platform in the Baltics from scratch
- Investor in RE, VC and capital markets; startup advisor and mentor
- Currently building a new AdTech platform, a gamechanger for OOH advertising
🌟 Nikita Manija
Developer, angel investor & visionary for premium living
- Built multiple real estate projects in Riga; currently leading the development of HIDE
- Successfully exited from startup ATOM, yielding ~€1 million
🌟 Daniels Petrovs (Online)
Forbes “30 Under 30”
- CEO of Baltic Sports Group & ISD Dubai Sports City
- Partnered with Real Madrid Foundation to bring elite youth football program to Dubai
🌟 Mike Dorfman
Founder & CEO of RocketScience – Google & TikTok partner agency
- 10+ years building Europe’s digital marketing ecosystem, ex-Google Partnerships Manager
- Leads global campaigns in SEO, ads, and AI-driven marketing innovation
🌟 Nikolajs Petrovics
Founder of John Galt Finance – fractional CFO
- Managed finance departments in 3 companies, 2 corporations, and 1 unicorn
- Raised over $300 million in investments for companies
✨ Secret Guest — to be revealed on stage ✨
🎤 Moderator: John Galt Finance — trusted partner in outsourced finance, supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening the SME ecosystem.
📅 Program
🔵 17:00 — Welcome & Opening Remarks
🔵 17:15 — Keynote | Arturs Kostins
🔵 17:35 — Keynote | Nikita Manija
🔵 17:55 — Keynote | Daniels Petrovs
🔵 18:15 — Coffee Break & Networking
🔵 18:35 — Keynote | Mike Dorfman
🔵 18:55 — Keynote | Nikolajs Petrovics
🔵 19:15 — Keynote | Secret Guest
🔵 19:35 — Panel Discussion & Q&A (All Speakers)
🔵 19:55 — Networking Session
🔵 20:30 — Closing