Data can tell us what is happening. People help us understand why. And meaningful connections can open possibilities we wouldn't discover alone. This edition of Thursday Gathering explores the space between numbers, human behaviour, and the relationships that shape how we work, make decisions, and grow.
From recognizing the gaps between what we think is happening and what our data actually shows to building more genuine connections beyond transactional networking, the evening brings together practical tools and human perspectives. Join us for an evening of reflection, hands-on exercises, and conversations designed to help you understand your data, yourself, and the people around you a little better.
In the Demo Table zone you will discover various products, technologies and projects being presented by the founders or startup-representatives.
In the Info Table zone you will find out about projects, organisations and ideas.
Want to present your organisation? Send us an application!
However remember, this is NO HARD SALES zone.
Unwind, connect, and vibe to the rhythm! This lively session blends casual networking with great music, offering the perfect atmosphere to meet fellow innovators, exchange ideas, and forge new collaborations. Enjoy the beats, and build meaningful connections in a relaxed, energetic setting.
Every company has a number that tells it something is wrong. Most find out weeks later, when the cause has already moved.
Three cases: one where nobody was watching, one where every team watched its own piece, and one where everyone saw the same number for years and it belonged to no one.
Then you do it on yours. One page, four questions, ten minutes alone and with the person next to you. You leave with one gap named and one owner written next to it.
Bring a number you're responsible for. Revenue, churn, delivery time, anything you'd have to explain if it moved. That's the whole preparation.
For anyone running a team or a company, and especially if you've added tooling and the problem stayed.
Aleks Kireeva builds the operational layer in fast-growing companies. Fintech, B2B SaaS, marketplaces. TEDx speaker, October 2026.
This session is for anyone who wants to build meaningful professional and personal connections but finds networking intimidating, transactional, or difficult to start.
Through personal stories, practical examples, and interactive exercises, we’ll explore how networking can become a natural part of everyday life. Drawing on personal experiences from building a science communication podcast from scratch to connecting with scientists around the world through cold outreach and conducting STEM events in schools, participants will learn simple approaches to initiating conversations, maintaining relationships, and creating unexpected opportunities through genuine curiosity and connection.
Participants will leave with practical networking strategies they can apply immediately, more confidence in reaching out to new people, and a fresh perspective on networking as a tool for learning, community-building, and personal growth - not just career advancement.
Data can tell us what is happening. People help us understand why. And meaningful connections can open possibilities we wouldn't discover alone. This edition of Thursday Gathering explores the space between numbers, human behaviour, and the relationships that shape how we work, make decisions, and grow.
From recognizing the gaps between what we think is happening and what our data actually shows to building more genuine connections beyond transactional networking, the evening brings together practical tools and human perspectives. Join us for an evening of reflection, hands-on exercises, and conversations designed to help you understand your data, yourself, and the people around you a little better.
In the Demo Table zone you will discover various products, technologies and projects being presented by the founders or startup-representatives.
In the Info Table zone you will find out about projects, organisations and ideas.
Want to present your organisation? Send us an application!
However remember, this is NO HARD SALES zone.
Unwind, connect, and vibe to the rhythm! This lively session blends casual networking with great music, offering the perfect atmosphere to meet fellow innovators, exchange ideas, and forge new collaborations. Enjoy the beats, and build meaningful connections in a relaxed, energetic setting.
Every company has a number that tells it something is wrong. Most find out weeks later, when the cause has already moved.
Three cases: one where nobody was watching, one where every team watched its own piece, and one where everyone saw the same number for years and it belonged to no one.
Then you do it on yours. One page, four questions, ten minutes alone and with the person next to you. You leave with one gap named and one owner written next to it.
Bring a number you're responsible for. Revenue, churn, delivery time, anything you'd have to explain if it moved. That's the whole preparation.
For anyone running a team or a company, and especially if you've added tooling and the problem stayed.
Aleks Kireeva builds the operational layer in fast-growing companies. Fintech, B2B SaaS, marketplaces. TEDx speaker, October 2026.
This session is for anyone who wants to build meaningful professional and personal connections but finds networking intimidating, transactional, or difficult to start.
Through personal stories, practical examples, and interactive exercises, we’ll explore how networking can become a natural part of everyday life. Drawing on personal experiences from building a science communication podcast from scratch to connecting with scientists around the world through cold outreach and conducting STEM events in schools, participants will learn simple approaches to initiating conversations, maintaining relationships, and creating unexpected opportunities through genuine curiosity and connection.
Participants will leave with practical networking strategies they can apply immediately, more confidence in reaching out to new people, and a fresh perspective on networking as a tool for learning, community-building, and personal growth - not just career advancement.