Pawel Dudek

Digital Champions CEE 2024 report is available listing top 100 tech companies - Absolvo also contributed. Valuable insights if you want to learn more about the region, its tech & VC/PE ecosystem. Thanks Piotr Mieczkowski for the opportunity, good thoughts Ivan Gyuracz Nemeth (as always 😉 )!

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Are you passionate about what you do? Last week together with Project Management Institute Poland Chapter during the 19th PMI Congress in Warsaw we proved that it's more than possible to live and work that way! It was a beautiful event where we had a chance to meet, learn new things, train ourselves during workshops and deliver value 🔥 I had a pleasure to deliver one of the workshops during day 1 and I have some discoveries: #1 Simplify and edit. This is with me for years now (Mike Sample I see you!) and I learn every day how I can make things simpler, shorter, more impactful. I want to over deliver but it has a cost too! #2 Don't assume, ask. There were 14 Project Managers in my group. Each of them from different company, industry, with different experience and skillset. Don't assume that all of them have the same challenges or need the same tools. #3 Hold your horses. After the workshop I had this thought in my head that I didn't deliver enough. We've invested time in more discussions, I was answering questions and we ended in a rush. But you know what? More than half of the group came or wrote to myself after and gave me a great feedback. Hold your horses 🐴: don't let your brain go too far with assumptions. I have so much passion to what I do that sometimes I forget myself in the flow 🤦‍♀️ But you know what? I prefer to have it that way, than not be passionate at all 😅 Przemek, Kinga, Daria, Anna, Alina, Andżelika, Angelika: thank you and the team for your contribution in organization. It's not an easy job to do it and you've delivered 200% 🔥

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The day started with VIP Breakfast, graced by the presence of Dariusz Standerski, PhD, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Digital Affairs in Poland. This exclusive event, organized by the Scandinavian-Polish Chamber of Commerce ( SPCC ), provided a unique insight into the daily routine of the Minister of Digital Affairs. It was revealed that the Minister begins each day by reviewing a report from the previous day, which often includes alarming statistics such as the fact that the infrastructure has been attacked over 300 times. This startling information underscores the severity of the situation, with Poland being the most attacked member state in the European Union. Poland's leadership in the European AI regulation landscape is a shining example of progress. A significant development on the horizon is the establishment of a new regulatory body, the Commission of AI Supervision. This entity's primary role is to reduce the liability for companies that adopt certified AI systems. This proactive step has the potential to significantly accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, a positive development for the business landscape. Poland's approach to AI implementation is not just about certification; it's about inclusivity. A key component of this strategy is the establishment of an AI Fund. This fund will serve a dual purpose: to secure a steady stream of funding and to invest in research and the development of ethical standards. These measures are beneficial not only for large corporations but also for small businesses and local administrations. This will ensure that the implementation of AI technology at an everyday level does not rely solely on deploying GPT chat on a website. This commitment to inclusivity fosters a more diverse and robust AI landscape. According to the Ministry's declarations, Poland is a European leader in implementing AI regulation. Wow.   #AI #regulation #europe

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Dear Colleagues, The 3rd edition of the book “Think Differently: Creative Thinking” has been published in Russian. https://lnkd.in/dTSRv8Mx Have you ever been amazed by inventions from the world around us? Have you ever thought about the question - how?! How did they come up with this? Well, for example: · How do you get a whole walnut kernel for candy? · How did Ford reduce assembly line downtime by simply changing the wages of repairmen? Then this book is for you! You will see that even the most ingenious solutions of the world's greatest inventors - from Leonardo da Vinci to Steve Jobs - are based on simple and understandable techniques. The book is published in the author's spelling and punctuation.

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❓What’s the current status of #digital #SME #lending in the #CEE region? ☝️Last year, 24 banks and non-banking financial companies offered online or mobile loan applications for SMEs. This year, based on the results of our SME Banking Club's Digital SME Lending Study CEE 2024, this number counts as 30 (40% of organisations). And 21 financial companies (25%) in the CEE offer a fully digital SME lending process. ☝️This increase happened mainly due to new SME Lending fintech players, which are entering the market. 🤔 It makes me wonder whether banks still have an appetite for SME loans. There seems to be a noticeable disproportion in the market. Banks are becoming more restrictive in their lending policies to SMEs, while fintechs have a risk appetite for SME loans, and are entering the market to fill that gap, but at a higher cost. As a result, SMEs face higher interest rates, causing access to financing more expensive. ❓Is the traditional role of banks in SME lending changing? 🎤During the respective Panel at our upcoming #CEE24 SME Banking Conference (📅 November 15, in #Vienna and remotely), we will debate about this sutuation, share best practices from the market and discuss how to accelerate access to SME Lending. Join us 🙌➡️https://lnkd.in/dAdJEh8Z #smebanking #smefinance #smelending #smebankingconference

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Development of the medium-sized business in Ukraine - the future foundation of the economy In the studio is Petr Stransky business leader and Strategic. In the framework of an interview recorded on «Kyivstratpro» platform, Petr gave his classification of projects concerning business development in Ukraine, classifying them into three groups. The «dream projects» are those that remain on paper and which are very difficult to implement quickly in the current conditions. These projects are usually global in nature. «Small projects» which aim to support small businesses. This type of economic activity is largely local-centred, financed by local banks, and usually depends on the entrepreneurial spirit of a small group of people. «Medium-sized projects» is the most interesting segment for many potential foreign partners and investors, as it is often already stable, a successful business with a specific niche and ideas, as well as the potential for further growth. It is in this situation, in the current circumstances, that a potential foreign investor or partner is needed to help sustain further growth. https://lnkd.in/dfz9G-6A

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85.8% of shareholders at the time of registration, were natural persons, while 14.2% were legal entities. What was the shareholder structure broken down into startup categories? Did Venture Capital funds appear already at the stage of establishing companies? We invite you to read the free report DEEPTECH STARTUPS POLAND 2023 👉 https://lnkd.in/dHTADgiC [EN] 👉 https://lnkd.in/dadCp3nM [PL] prepared by Taylor Economics and the author's team: Michal Przybylowski, PhD, Piotr Tamowicz PhD, Michał Bańka Ph.D, Darek Lubomski, Anna Zamojska PhD. The report’s partners are the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development, Accelpoint, PKO Bank Polski and the Pomorski Park Naukowo-Technologiczny Gdynia / Pomeranian Science and Technology Park Gdynia #startup #hightech #venturecapital #poland #deeptech

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Regarding #Ukraine's strategy in the #Kursk, #Belgorod, and other people's #republics. The main objective for the #Ukrainian #Armed Forces (UAF) in these territories is to strike at the enemy's logistics and communications using mobile groups. There is no point in trying to control cities or towns in these areas. #Ukraine will avoid any actions aimed at changing the government in these territories and will not establish any temporary authorities in these #republics. #Ukraine will not interfere in the daily activities of the communities in these people's republics. The question of governance in these areas is a matter for the residents of these people's republics. #Ukraine will avoid intervening in the activities of local law enforcement and political forces. Furthermore, #Ukraine will refrain from deploying military contingents in large #population centers of the #Kursk and other people's republics. The future of life in these territories is a matter for the local inhabitants. #Collapse_RF The Washington Post The New Yorker New York Post Free Nations of PostRussia Forum Ilya Ponomarev

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🌍🏆 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 #𝟏 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝟖 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬! We are thrilled to announce that #SmartHead has been #ranked #1 in #Poland's "#ESGReportingToolsRanking2024," securing the top spot among all other solutions. This prestigious ranking, organized by CSRinfo and the Polish ESG Association, further announced during the #𝗘𝗦𝗚 #𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 #C𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 at the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW), showcases verified solutions that elevate sustainable development reporting and align with the latest #CSRD directive and #ESRS #standards. SmartHead team has worked tirelessly to create a complex, user-friendly ESG reporting software that not only supports companies in their sustainability transformation but also helps drive long-term success of their businesses in modern, digital and responsible economy internationally. Being recognized as one the #leaders in this field reinforces our #dedication to #empowering #businesses through #digital #transformation and our #commitment to keep #delivering #high #quality #software and #services to our #clients. https://lnkd.in/eTBfxZCX #SmartHead #AwardWinning #TOP #1 #CSRDreporting #software #smart #easy

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7 Sep 09:10: Videod Putin lies: A valuable reminder, ty, Nataliia, with out thanks 🇺🇦🇪🇸: And note how leading a slowly failing war has aged Putin so quickly: ‘In January 2022, russian president Vladimir Putin stated publicly that russia had no intention of invading Ukraine, claiming that russia was simply moving troops within its own territory. He emphasized this during discussions with Western leaders, including #French President Emmanuel Macron. However, at the same time, over 100,000 russian troops were positioned near the Ukrainian border, raising tensions and leading to widespread speculation about a potential invasion Putin's government repeatedly denied plans to invade, with spokespersons like Dmitry Peskov dismissing concerns as "hysteria" and #blaming the West for escalating tensions. However, these reassurances were contradicted by subsequent actions, culminating in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 💡These statements and actions once again demonstrate a clear gap between what russia was publicly stating and what it was strategically planning. #supportUkraine🇺🇦’:

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Ukraine's Digital Transformation in Education: Presenting the Mriia App! Excited to announce the beta launch of Mriia, Ukraine's groundbreaking educational app that's set to redefine education in Ukraine. Goodbye Outdated Methods! Mriia introduces a modern approach to education, focusing on the growth and self-realization of every child. Our innovative app offers interactive, engaging learning experiences tailored to each student through personalized learning paths, IT and AI-enhanced content and digital educational documents. Key Participants in the Beta Test Scholars/Students: Will receive Mriia ID, track academic achievements, access daily schedules and task lists with deadlines, use a content library tailored to their interests, and communicate via Signal-based chats. Parents: Will be able to monitor their children's achievements, schedules, grades, and homework assignments, as well as access a library of recommended content. Teachers: Will have access to a calendar plan, schedules, grade books, homework assignments, professional development content, and more. They can also benefit from features like Signal-based chats, streamlined daily routines, integrated parent communication, and a centralised platform for all educational activities. Beta Testing Phases: Functional Verification: From authorization to gradebook management, chats, and performance analytics. Academic Year Prep: Mriia trainers will guide teachers on effective app usage. Real-World Testing: 40 schools will pilot Mriia for the academic year. Mriia aims to make education more accessible and effective, aligning with modern standards and societal needs. Following successful beta testing, all schools will have the opportunity to join the platform. 🌍 A Global Effort with Local Impact Mriia is a new step in Ukraine’s digital education journey, making learning more inspiring and engaging. With the support of the EGAP Program and the government of Switzerland, we're integrating global expertise and best practices to revolutionize our educational system. Mriia – the future of Ukrainian education. Stay tuned! Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov

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Yesterday, during my lecture at the Warsaw School of Economics we explored the pressing issue of #Human #Capital Management (HCM) in the #IT sector. Thank you all for your active participation and insightful contributions during the case studies. As we discussed, the #strategic aspects of HCM are critical and require an open-minded approach to navigate effectively. Here are some key points we have covered: 1. Talent Acquisition and Retention: Attracting and retaining top talent is a significant challenge. 2. Skill Development: Constant upskilling and reskilling are essential. 3. Employee Well-being: Preventing burnout in a high-pressure environment. 4. Diversity and Inclusion: Fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. 5. Remote Work: Optimizing remote work setups for collaboration and innovation. 6. Integration of #AI: Leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance productivity and decision-making while ensuring ethical use and managing the impact on jobs. As we move forward, it is crucial to keep these strategic aspects in mind and approach them with an open #mindset. We need to be adaptable, innovative, and empathetic to manage human capital effectively in the ever-evolving IT landscape. Thank you Tomasz Rostkowski for your invitation and Remigiusz Orzechowski, PhD and Magdalena Cieślik-Kącka for great organisation. #SGH #IT #HumanCapitalManagement #EmployeeWellbeing #DiversityAndInclusion #RemoteWork #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #OpenMindset #StrategicMindset #AdaptableMindset #InclusiveMindset

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At Biobetter, we are truly grateful to the Seeds of Bravery program and the Luxembourg-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce for this incredible opportunity to participate in Luxembourg Venture Days 2024! This is a significant step for us in scaling our project and connecting with new partners and investors across Europe. We are excited to meet the Luxembourg and European startup ecosystems! See you in Luxembourg! 🌍🚀 #Biobetter #SeedsOfBravery #VentureDays #Luxembourg"

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Karel's HealthTech Chronicles #13 Dear readers, it's 2:17 a.m. Czech local time—a perfect moment to think about trends in digital healthcare. Today, I'd like to explore the following topics. The process of creating therapies by doctors will change. The time of hospital information systems as passive sources of information has passed. The era of intelligent systems is already on the horizon. Here in Czechia, we skipped one evolutionary step: clinical systems with a Medical Business Intelligence layer. It seems we're leaping directly from passive systems to intelligent ones. Let's now define what intelligent clinical systems mean. First, we need all available data about the patient, which means we must connect data from HIS, LIS, PACS, digital pathology, X-Rays, Ultrasounds, MRIs, CTs, PET/CTs, etc. Once we have this data, we can begin analysis. This analysis will be performed by machines. The long minutes spent reading data and trying to connect the dots are over. Sophisticated analysis will be delivered automatically with probable diagnoses. You, as a doctor, will also receive expert suggestions for therapy planning. You will have powerful tools that visualize problems and benchmark your patient's conditions. Voilà, a real medical digital companion is at your service. It's hard to predict how this will change the current level of medicine. We will have to learn how to use these powerful tools. Will it be about faster or more precise treatments? I am ready to observe the real-life impacts of this new technology. AI-enhanced systems are not sci-fi. They already exist, and the first doctors are beginning to adopt them. Yes, there are many questions, but the trend is clear. We must not forget to also mention functions like voice-to-text. The best results will be achieved once we merge these functions with intelligent AI models. Data handling in healthcare will almost redefine the term 'evidence-based medicine.' It will change clinical trials and the way they are performed. Imagine connecting clinical data with research data. I learned about some great examples of this recently, which I'll try to share with you later. It's time for certain managers in healthcare to add terms like FHIR or OMOP to their vocabulary and to understand precisely what they mean. The European Health Data Space (EHDS) is a great opportunity for Europe to discover the treasure in data. I already see how powerful the impact of this new regulation is on the daily lives of hospitals. It really helps move us forward. It's crucial to recognize that we must standardize and structure data to unleash the full potential of our medical knowledge. I really enjoy discussing healthcare data content management and its use for better care. We must not forget that everything we do in this sphere should benefit the patients. I will be attending several events this year and look forward to meeting all of you who are interested in the topics mentioned above. Good night.

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Another SGcHat in a series #Research_and_Development focuses on a pioneering research related to determinants of the capital structure of public gaming companies in Poland, as completed by Dr. Kamil Gemra. The relatively high share of game dev companies listed on the Polish stock exchange and the amazing boom of this sector in the context of the pandemic, has been an incentive for Dr. Gemra to start such an analysis. How come there are so many publicly listed companies in Poland? There are almost 100 of them; they generate annual revenues of almost one mld euro (data for 2020), and, interestingly, 96% of sales are on the foreign market (exports). What will the future be of the game dev in Poland? Together with Rafal Mandes, manager with over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, co-founder of the first services about the Polish stock exchange, currently responsible for the development of the business and video segment for Wprost.pl we have discussed with Dr. Gemra the industry itself, but also the necessity of conducting research on capital's structure and the practical implications arising from this research. We wondered among others whether SGH students, who by definition are familiar with finance and are supposed to know better than others how to run companies, could make their special contribution to the further development of this branch. https://lnkd.in/dsTzru2m

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🔥On October 9th, at the first edition of the #AISummitPoland2024 conference, I will participate in the panel discussion titled "Are Polish companies ready for the AI revolution?" moderated by Przemyslaw Gamdzyk, CEO and Meeting Designer at Evention. Along with Jakub Borowiec, Partner and Leader of the Analytics & AI team at PwC, Andrzej Sobczak, Professor at the Warsaw School of Economics, Szymon Walach, Vice President for Digital and Strategy at InPost, and Marek Wilczewski, Managing Director for Information, Data, and Analytics at Grupa PZU, we will discuss: 👉       whether Polish enterprises are ready to implement AI-based solutions; 👉       traditional industries that have been hesitant to adopt technological innovations and whether they can effectively implement AI; 👉       the requirements of the AI revolution and the gaps that Polish companies need to address in IT infrastructure and organizational competencies. The #AISummitPoland2024 conference focuses on the potential of artificial intelligence, the challenges that its rapid development poses for organizations, and whether they will be able to compete in an increasingly demanding market if they do not take action in this direction. You can read more about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/d6hPuzSK #AISummitPoland #AIrevolution #AIpotential #AIchallenges #techrevolution #innovations 

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Polish broker looks for investors interested in participating in real estate development projects and also agents willing to search for such investors. Short summary An SME from Poland, an investment broker for VIP clients, specialises in planning, coordinating and executing real estate development projects. The firm is looking for investors - and agents who can bring new investors - ready to participate in its projects. It offers projects in favourable locations, with scenic views and good transportation access. They are suitable for residential, commercial and heavy industry development. Full description A company from north-west Poland operates as an investment broker helping partners (companies and individuals) to invest in the following industries: aviation, yachting, luxury apartment and real estate development. It specialises in planning, coordinating and executing multinational real estate development projects. It has experience working with foreign partners from i.a. Belgium, China, Germany, Spain and the USA. The firm offers new investment opportunities and searches for partners ready to participate in its real estate development projects. One such investment is the development of a sailing and leisure resort by the Szczecin Lagoon, near the Baltic Sea and large cities such as Berlin and Szczecin. It will consist of: a marina for 500 boats; boat-building, -maintenance and -storage facilities and service providers; a hotel; autonomous villas with smart solutions improving the building's energy efficiency and making it environment-friendly. The area (ca. 14 hectares) has a healthy climate (attractive for medical tourism) and rich flora and fauna, with rare bird species. The company has six other similar locations. Some of them have picturesque landscapes, which makes them suitable for building houses, hotels, and resorts, i.e. infrastructures to be used by individual customers. Others have, among their advantages, good road connections, which makes them a right fit for factories, logistics/distribution centres and other similar buildings for businesses. The firm is also ready to cooperate with agents. They've got to represent the company abroad and find investors willing to participate in its projects. The agents are going to be paid a success fee. Advantages and innovations - a wide range of investment projects for a partner to choose from - the company currently offers 7 locations ready for development, from 2ha to 120ha large; - high ROI (return on investment) - investments in real estate development pay dividends ranging from 10% to 35%; - offered projects are all located in attractive places in terms of their landscapes (nearby forests, lakes and rivers, healthy air/microclimates) and logistics (good access to roads and other modes of transportation, location near large cities of Berlin and Szczecin, and the Baltic Sea). - 20 years of experience cooperating with strategic partners and managing their investments.

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