OMGKRK Hangout

Talent Connect – Building Careers in Startups

Wed, Jul 15 · 6:30 PM CEST

Apteka Designu, Mikołaja Kopernika 19A, 31-501 Kraków, Kraków, PL

Talent Connect – Building Careers in Startups is a meetup for people thinking about their next career step and curious about working in startups. It brings together Kraków-based startups and talent for real conversations, practical insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at how early-stage and scaling tech companies actually work.

The idea is to make it valuable for both sides: companies can showcase opportunities and meet potential candidates, while participants get an inside look at how it actually works in startups.

The goal is to create a space where speakers can share their experience or present their company, and participants can ask questions and build connections.

Full Info & Required Registration Here:
https://www.omgkrk.com/talent-connect-building-careers-in-startups/

Talent Connect – Building Careers in Startups event is a part of a Talent Connect platform agregating jobs in Krakow-based startups.

### Why Attend?

• Learn what startup companies actually look for when hiring
• Understand how startup recruitment differs from corporate hiring
• Hear honest stories about startup culture, growth, challenges, and day-to-day work
• Discover open roles and career opportunities in Kraków startups
• Ask questions in an informal setting and build meaningful connections

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Speakers

Milena Micor
HR Business Partner at inStreamly
Milena Micor is an HR Business Partner at inStreamly, where she works at the intersection of people, culture, and business growth. With experience in talent acquisition, organizational development, and performance-driven company culture, she helps teams attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent in fast-growing technology companies. Having previously spent nearly three years shaping People & Culture initiatives at edrone, Milena has led recruitment, onboarding, and employee development programs while partnering closely with leadership teams to scale organizations and strengthen workplace culture.

Jacek Mikosz
Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at FindAir
Jacek Mikosz is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at FindAir, where he builds connected medical devices, automated monitoring systems, and patient-facing digital health solutions. He has led the development and launch of multiple award-winning IoT medical devices used in both clinical and everyday patient care.
His work combines product strategy, healthcare technology, startup execution, and automation — focusing on how modern teams can use technology, including AI, to build better products, move faster, and create real-world impact.

### Agenda

18:30
Doors Open

19:00
Introduction to Talent Connect
Kate Koshenko — Talent Lead @ OMGKRK
Introduction to the Talent Connect initiative and how it supports matchmaking between talent and opportunity in Kraków’s innovation ecosystem.

19:15
Keynote: How Do Startups Recruit?
Milena Micor — HR Business Partner @ inStreamly

• What startups are really looking for in candidates beyond hard skills.
• Why startup mindset and cultural fit often matter as much as experience.
• How startup culture differs from corporate environments.
• How to evaluate whether a startup aligns with your values and career goals.
• Practical advice on breaking into the startup ecosystem and landing your first startup role.

19:30
Keynote: The AI-Powered Employee — How to Rise in a Startup in the Age of AI
Jacek Mikosz — Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer @ FindAir
A practical session on how AI can be used in startup work to learn faster, execute better, and take more ownership.
Topics include:

• Developing the right mindset toward AI at work
• Identifying tasks worth improving or automating
• Examples of AI applications in research, documentation, communication, and operations
• Useful AI and automation tools
• How AI can help employees become more proactive, effective, and valuable in a startup environment

19:45
Q&A Discussion
An open discussion with the speakers, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions about startup careers, recruitment, workplace culture, AI’s impact on work, and the realities of building and scaling companies.

20:00
Networking
Continue the conversation in a relaxed atmosphere with founders, startup operators, job seekers, and ecosystem builders. Exchange ideas, make new connections, and explore potential opportunities over drinks and informal discussions.

Full Info & Required Registration Here:
https://www.omgkrk.com/talent-connect-building-careers-in-startups/

Hangout No. 42: Summer Jam Warmup Open Air

Wed, Jul 29 · 6:00 PM CEST

Krakusa 11, Krakow, PL

## An Open-Air Gathering For Krakow’s Innovation Community @ Krakusa 11

#### Summer in Krakow is short, which is exactly why it deserves to be enjoyed.

For our next Hangout, we’re stepping outside and gathering in one of the city’s hidden corners. Tucked into a pocket of Podgórze, Krakusa 11 is a former industrial space transformed into a modern workplace and home to Krakow startup LiveKid. The Krakusa 11 team has recently opened a spacious new garden and invited the OMGKRK community to come and check it out. Naturally, we couldn’t resist.

Expect a relaxed summer evening under the open sky, with music drifting from the speakers, cold drinks, and good company. No conference agenda, no rush, just an opportunity for founders, operators, creatives, investors, and ecosystem builders to hang out and reconnect.

Landing Page & Registration:
https://www.omgkrk.com/hangout-no-42-summer-jam-warmup/

On the agenda:

• A conversation with LiveKid CEO Jakub Pawelski on how one of Poland’s leading startups has scaled internationally through strategic acquisitions—and why it continues to believe in an office-first culture in an increasingly remote world.
• A first preview of Summer Jam 2026: SIGNAL, our flagship gathering exploring how individual connections create a stronger ecosystem signal.

Join us for an evening of conversations, connections, and vibes ahead of Summer Jam 2026.

### Who Is This Hangout For?

• Founders interested growing their teams
• Ecosystem leaders and community builders
• Business professionals helping startups
• Creative teams, designers, marketeers & freelancers

### Krakusa 11: Where Work Meets Community

### Set within a beautifully revitalized post-industrial building, Krakusa 11 offers a more human alternative to large office complexes. Designed for freelancers, founders, and creative professionals, it combines focused work with a strong sense of community.

For this Hangout, the Krakusa 11 team is welcoming us into their newly refreshed garden, creating the perfect setting for summer conversations, new connections, and a relaxed evening outdoors. For members of the Krakusa 11 community, the garden is more than an event space — it’s an extension of the workplace and one of the perks of being part of the community, offering the chance to work, meet, and recharge outdoors.

## Agenda

18:00 — Doors Open
Arrivals, networking, welcome drinks, and easing into the evening with conversations and good vibes in the garden.

19:00 — Welcome
Paweł Kulon and Karolina Paluch from the Foundation Supporting #OMGKRK open the evening.

19:10 — Growth by Acquisition
Jakub Pawelski, CEO of LiveKid
A conversation with LiveKid CEO Jakub Pawelski on how one of Poland’s leading startups has expanded across Europe through strategic acquisitions—and why an office-first culture remains central to the company’s success.

19:30 — Summer Jam 2026: SIGNAL Preview
A first look at the theme, vision, and plans for this year’s flagship gathering of Krakow’s innovation community.

19:40 — Audience Q&A
Questions, discussion, and reflections with the speakers.

20:00 — Networking in the Garden
Stay for informal conversations, new connections, and a relaxed summer evening with the community.

Landing Page & Registration:
https://www.omgkrk.com/hangout-no-42-summer-jam-warmup/