Building the Future of Venture Capital Communities

​Venture Capital is evolving, and so are the communities shaping it. This side event brings together Baby VC participants, alumni, investors, and ecosystem partners for an evening of learning, exchange, and connection.

​Our mission:

• ​Strengthen ties between the next generation of investors and today’s leaders.

• ​Provide an informal platform for investor relations and talent sourcing.

• ​Bring together our Baby VC as a global, collaborative community.

• ​Showcase the work of our leading event partners alongside other key ecosystem players.

​📌 The Agenda

​17:30 – 17:45 | Welcome & Check-in
Arrival, registration, and informal networking.

​17:45 – 17:55 | Opening Remarks
Kick-off by Nina Simone (Baby VC Fellow & Community Lead) & Leone (Start Ventures).

​17:55 – 18:15 | Panel / Fireside Chat
“Breaking into VC: Lessons from Investors & Operators”, moderated by Nina Simone.

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Our Speakers:

• ​Leone Capri from Start Ventures

• ​Pedro Brito André from Blue Crow Capital

• ​Manuel Saraiva Lobo Investment Analyst at Nauta

• ​TBA
  

​18:15 – 18:35 | Community Showcase with Baby VC & START Lisbon "Alumni success cases", moderated by Kristin Reiß.

​We share with you successful journeys from Academia, entrepreneurship, to the investment world.

​Our Speakers:

• ​Oleksandr (Sasha) Komarevych - Portfolio Manager at B4i Bocconi

• ​Leon Gruchmann - Entrepreneur, Analyst@VC and ex-Product Owner@HelloFresh

​18:35 – 20:00 | Rooftop Networking & Drinks
Casual mingling with music, light snacks, and a panoramic Lisbon view.

​Open Bar available 🍹

​✨ Why you should join?
This event is a unique opportunity for VCs, founders, operators, and alumni to connect, share experiences, and co-create the future of venture capital communities.