Founders Meet Funders
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
18:00–20:00
Kraków Old Town — venue details shared with confirmed guests.
Join us for Founders Meet Funders, a special edition of OMGKRK Hangout bringing founders, investors and ecosystem leaders closer together after Wolves Summit. Go beyond the pitch for an evening of candid conversations about what it takes to fund, build and scale a company. With space to ask questions, exchange experiences and make meaningful connections.
Our featured guest is Armen R. Kherlopian, Ph.D., CEO & Partner at Covenant Venture Capital in New York. An investor with New York Angels and a founding partner of BAJ Accelerator, Armen brings experience backing and advising technology companies. He will share his perspective on spotting high-potential businesses, preparing for investment and building productive founder–investor relationships.
Set in an elegant venue in Kraków’s Old Town, this curated gathering creates space for the conversations that continue beyond the conference stage. Venue details will be shared with confirmed guests following invitation approval. Come for the insight. Stay for the conversations. One room. Both sides of the table.
Our Patron
Hangout is realized with the financial support of Małopolska Region.
Who Is This Hangout For?
- Investors — VCs and angel investors attending Wolves Summit.
- Startup founders — building a registered company with an MVP and existing users.
Agenda
18:00 — Doors Open
Join us after Wolves Summit for welcome drinks, networking and relaxed conversations.
18:30 — Welcome & Kraków Founder Introductions
Paweł Kulon and Karolina Paluch from the Foundation Supporting #OMGKRK welcome guests, share a brief introduction to Kraków’s startup ecosystem and introduce local founders.
19:00 — Founders Meet Funders
Armen R. Kherlopian, Ph.D., CEO & Partner at Covenant Venture Capital, joins us from New York for a short talk on the Polish startup ecosystem, what attracts international investors and how founders can prepare for investment.
19:30 — Local Founders & International Investors: Networking
Continue the conversation, exchange perspectives and build connections with founders and investors.
20:00 — Formal Closing
Guests are welcome to remain at the venue, with any further orders at their own expense.
Venue: Capacity is strictly limited to 50 guests. Venue details will be shared only with confirmed attendees.
Event Partner
This Hangout is realized in partnership with Wolves Summit.
