Name: Founders Morning Coffee Club
Start: 2025-05-07T05:00:00.000Z
Location: Her Excellency by Vero Cafe

**Sartup Social Kaunas #27** – a valuable monthly networking event for the Kaunas startup ecosystem. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet fellow entrepreneurs, get inspired, and build lasting connections 🌟
**❗ Don’t forget to register by clicking "Attend"**

**The event is best suited for:**
• Early-stage founders 💡
• Curious people and aspiring entrepreneurs. We especially love first-timers! 🚀
• Experienced entrepreneurs, mentors, and advisors 🌱
• Investors, ecosystem stakeholders, and service providers 🤝

We’ve had quite a break from our usual Founders Spotlight – but we’re back and better than ever! This month, it’s finally time to meet the **Co-Founder and CEO of [Billo](https://billo.app/), Donatas Smailys** 🎤

Billo is the largest UGC video platform in the U.S., connecting brands with content creators. It also made it into **Meta’s TOP 10 Creative Partners worldwide** based on ad spend 💰 And yep, it all started in Kaunas back in 2020.
Just about a month ago, Billo expanded to the UK, Canada, and Australia and their **2024 revenue reached €8 million**. Donatas brings a ton of experience to the table, having worked as CBDO (Chief Business Development Officer) and CEO in other organizations - like KTU Startup Space, for example.

**When:** Tuesday, May 6th, 6:00 pm (doors open)
**Where:** Kaunas Science Island. Nemunas Island, Kaunas

🕒 AGENDA
18:00 - Doors open + networking
1﻿8:30 - Intro
18:35 - Founders Spotlight: a fireside chat with Donatas Smailys, Co-Founder and CEO @Billo + QnA from the audience
Moderator: Šarūnas Strasevičius, CEO & Automation Engineer @Tillforty
19:35 - networking, snacks, and drinks

**Powered by: Confluence Investment**
Confluence Investment, a Kaunas-based family office with a history of investing in startups through global funds, is now turning its attention to Kaunas. They are eager to contribute directly to the growth of startups in the city. With a commitment to empowering ambitious founders, Confluence Investment aims to be an active player in helping Kaunas startups scale beyond Lithuania.

❗ IMPORTANT:
The event will be photographed.
Interview language – English.

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Don’t forget – **Pitch Night Kaunas** is happening on April 29! Register [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/kaunas-in-startups/events/307061740/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link).

Kaunas IN Startups

Gytautas Kulakauskas

Santa Vozbutaitė

Miglė

Emil William Thattakath

Saulius Tvarijonas

Mantas Vaitkūnas

Nedas Kundrotas

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Marius Staugaitis

Gintarė Žilinskė

deivydas.daugela

Tautvydas Vaičiūnas

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Rokas Endziulis

Gvidas

Deividas Bakanas

Ieva Linkeviciute

Mosayeb Garavand

Donatas Jukna

Startup Social Kaunas #27: Donatas Smailys (Billo)

Kaunas "Science Island"

**Important announcement:** We're passing the Morning Coffee Club into the capable hands of two long-term participants – Kristupas Jonynas and Mantas Vaitkūnas. We believe their energy and ownership will take these meetups to the next level.
From now on, please register for the event here: [https://lu.ma/founders-coffee](https://lu.ma/founders-coffee)

Every two weeks, current, former, and future startup founders gather in Kaunas for the **Morning Coffee Club**. It’s an open space to share experiences, gain valuable connections, and meet potential business partners. No formal agenda—just meaningful morning coffee conversations with fellow founders.

⏰ **Time:** 08:00 AM
📍 **Location:** Vero Cafe, K. Donelaičio St. 60 (BLC business center)
🗣 **Language:** Mostly Lithuanian, but if you’re not a Lithuanian speaker, don’t worry—everyone speaks English!

**Sounds interesting? We love first-timers!**

Marius Jurgutis

Agnė Urbaitytė

akvile.cib

Founders Morning Coffee Club

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