Wednesday, 25 March 2026 | 16:35 - 17:00
Fire Side Chat
This fireside chat brings together two strong perspectives on early-stage innovation. Belma Cemalović, International Project Manager and Innovation Consultant at Science Park Graz / ESA BIC Austria, combines expertise in entrepreneurship, sustainability and leadership. With academic roots in digital entrepreneurship and experience across the NGO, banking and tech sectors, she supports young innovators in turning meaningful ideas into impactful ventures.
Opposite her sits Peter Helesic, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Danube Angels, one of the most active early-stage investment platforms in the CEE/DACH region. With deep expertise in startup investing, mentoring, international expansion, M&A and business scaling, he brings the investor’s view on what drives successful early-stage growth.
Together, they explore how founders can navigate the path from idea to investment — and what truly matters when building and scaling innovation across Europe.
1 speaker
Managing Partner
Danube Angels