The MiniBoss Startup Forum is more than just an event—it is a platform where young entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality, gain expert support, and connect with potential investors. This year’s forum was bigger than ever, bringing together ambitious participants, business angels, mentors, and partners who shared their knowledge and inspired the next generation of business leaders.
A Forum That Shapes the Future
The event gathered dozens of young startup founders who presented their innovative projects to an esteemed jury. Participants worked hard to analyze the market, develop business models, and craft unique value propositions to impress investors and mentors.
Throughout the forum, young entrepreneurs gained invaluable experience—not only by pitching their projects but also by learning how to collaborate with investors, receiving expert advice, and discovering ways to improve their startups.
Who Supported the Young Entrepreneurs?
A crucial role in the forum was played by business angels—successful entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts who evaluated the startups, provided valuable recommendations, and even offered financial support to the best projects.
This year’s business angels included:
✅ Dmytro Hrytskyi – brand strategist, business consultant, founder of “Boomerang” branding agency, and mentor of the Board business community.
✅ Oksana Slipchenko – owner of boutique hotel “Siesta,” entrepreneur, philanthropist, and president of the NGO “Alliance-Charity.”
✅ Tetiana Larina – founder of Larina Academy, director of MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL, and manager of the Cambridge Assessment English Examination Center.
✅ Anastasiia Pochernina – chief anchor of the “VISTI” news service, journalist, film director, and volunteer known for her support of the Kharkiv Children’s Hospice.
✅ Maryna Khosha – business coach, founder of the “ECO FINANCE” school, financial literacy expert, and insurance consultant.
✅ Yuliia Dobroskok – PhD in Economics, head of the International Relations Department at Simon Kuznets KhNEU, and Erasmus+ project coordinator.
These and many other experts actively participated in the forum, sharing their practical experience, evaluating business ideas, and guiding young entrepreneurs toward success.
Top Ideas and First Success Stories
This year, participants presented a wide range of startup ideas—from tech innovations to social enterprises and eco-friendly initiatives. Each project was unique, yet they all shared a common goal—to make a positive impact on the world.
The young entrepreneurs impressed the jury with their well-prepared pitches, in-depth market analysis, and strategic business models. Some teams even secured initial investments and long-term mentorship for further growth.
Key highlights of the forum:
📌 Pitching sessions – startup presentations to investors and experts.
📌 Masterclasses from business angels – insights on transforming ideas into successful businesses.
📌 Networking – valuable connections and potential collaborations.
📌 Grants and investments – some teams received financial support to develop their projects.
Inspiration, Growth, and a Bright Future
The MiniBoss Startup Forum is not just a startup competition—it is a launchpad for young entrepreneurs, offering them knowledge, mentorship, and motivation to take their projects to the next level.
The organizers, jury, and mentors were truly impressed by the energy, creativity, and determination of the participants. This new generation of business leaders is already making an impact!
🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who made the MiniBoss Startup Forum a success!
To our business angels, mentors, jury members, partners, organizers, and, of course, our incredible participants—you made this forum unforgettable!
This is just the beginning! More opportunities, groundbreaking projects, and successful startups lie ahead.
📌 See you at the next MiniBoss Startup Forum! 🚀
