Applifting Startup Night 2025

Every great startup starts with a hunch. But how do you know if it’s worth the leap? Applifting Startup Night 2025 dives into the messy, exciting world of early-stage validation. Join us for a night of startup contests, real founder stories, and a panel discussion on what makes or breaks an idea in its earliest days.

About event

Join us at Applifting Meetup Space in Prague for an evening dedicated to early-stage startups and the art of validation. We’ll dive into what it really takes to test your assumptions, gather real feedback, and figure out if your idea is worth pursuing. You’ll see aspiring founders pitch their startups in a fast-paced validation contest, followed by a panel discussion featuring seasoned entrepreneurs and investors sharing their wins, flops, and lessons learned in the early days.

Come and enjoy the good vibes, cold drinks, and honest conversations about what makes a startup fly—or flop.

This event is organized in collaboration with StartupBox, z. s., a community supporting early-stage founders and bold ideas.

There will be several founders pitching in a fast-paced validation contest, and afterwards, a panel discussion featuring experienced panelists. The pitches will be evaluated by an expert review board consisting of:

• Petr Mandík – Co-founder of StartupBox

• Jana Sedláková – Sedláková Legal

• Jaroslav Trojan – Managing Partner at N1 Ventures

• Martin Medek – Co-founder of Unicorn Attacks

Who is it for?

Perfect for aspiring founders, product builders, startup mentors, and anyone curious about turning ideas into reality. If you’re building something new—or just thinking about it—you’ll feel right at home. And if you’re an angel investor, represent a startup fund, or simply love spotting fresh talent early, this night is definitely for you too.

We look forward to meeting you!