Building a startup often comes down to access: access to the right people, the right feedback, and the right opportunities at the right time.
HeyDrop, a platform for digital business cards and AI-supported lead management, is built around a simple idea — making professional connections smarter, faster, and measurable. Instead of traditional paper cards, HeyDrop enables teams and individuals to share contact details digitally and manage leads in a modern, scalable way.
When Conrad Kac, Co-founder of HeyDrop, engaged with GrowthMatch, the company was looking to strengthen its fundraising efforts and connect with investors who understand the product and market.
GrowthMatch × HeyDrop
Through GrowthMatch, Conrad was given the opportunity to participate in Wolves Summit — one of the leading startup and investor events in Central and Eastern Europe.
During the event, he pitched HeyDrop and held conversations with over 25 investors, receiving structured feedback on the product, positioning, and fundraising approach. These discussions allowed HeyDrop to validate assumptions, identify areas for improvement, and refine its fundraising strategy based on direct market input.
Rather than focusing solely on exposure, the experience centered on learning, validation, and strategy alignment.
What this experience highlights for founders
The HeyDrop story reflects several patterns commonly seen among early-stage startups:
- Direct investor feedback matters
Conversations with experienced investors help founders better understand how their product and story are perceived from the outside. - Events are most valuable when goals are clear
Wolves Summit served not only as a pitching venue, but as a testing ground for HeyDrop’s fundraising narrative. - Targeted support accelerates learning
GrowthMatch provided access to the right environment and context, helping turn a large event into a focused strategic opportunity.
Fundraising is a process, not a single moment
The value came less from immediate outcomes and more from insights that could be applied going forward.
What’s next for HeyDrop
HeyDrop continues to develop its platform, focusing on improving how professionals and teams manage contacts and leads with the support of AI. The feedback collected during Wolves Summit now informs the company’s next fundraising steps and strategic decisions.
A broader takeaway
HeyDrop’s collaboration with GrowthMatch shows that early-stage growth is often less about shortcuts and more about access to feedback, clarity of direction, and learning from real conversations.
For founders navigating similar challenges, this story is a reminder that the right opportunity — combined with preparation and openness to feedback — can significantly strengthen the path forward.
Author: Jakub Jamro – GrowthMatch Program Lead
