That’s a wrap on Day 1 of #Techsylvania2025! 💥 From AI and scaling to deep tech and funding, today brought bold ideas and real momentum across both stages. See you tomorrow for more. Day 2 is loading… 🚀

☀️ Good morning from #Techsylvania2025! We’ve started Day 2 with registration, hosted by UniCredit and opening remarks that set the mood for a full day of meaningful conversations and fresh perspectives in tech and innovation. Let’s dive in! 🚀

Giuseppe Castelbuono, CDIO at UniCredit Bank, sees a GenAI-powered future where finance is intelligent, agile, and innovation-led. Speed. Precision. Foresight. The new competitive edge. 💪 #techsylvania2025

From idea to Europe’s biggest private tech company 🚀 Vlad Yatsenko, Revolut live at #Techsylvania2025 shared what it really took to scale—pivoting early, thinking big, and staying agile. 💬 The original business plan? Changed right before launch.

Swing by the UniCredit Bank booth at Techsylvania and discover the onemarkets Fund — smart investment solutions for you. Meet the experts, take a quick quiz and learn how top fund managers like BlackRock, J.P. Morgan & more help shape your financial future!  "

“𝑊𝑒 𝑑𝑜𝑛’𝑡 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑠—𝑤𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒.”⏳ At #Techsylvania2025, Kyle Daigle, COO GitHub showed how AI is becoming the developer’s best teammate—not a replacement, but a real partner. The future of software? Built together. 💻

Insights from Sebastian Dobrincu Revocalize AI: "We pretty much focused on creating a B2C product that you could use to model their voice. But in the future, we will start building those platforms with other consumers in mind, such as robots, and non-human customers."

At #Techsylvania2025, Tim Jackson (Walking Ventures) and Andreas Cser (Fraser) explored what it takes to scale from seed to IPO and the leadership skills that make the difference.

Dylan Yolles from Capital Group sees companies as duck vs. rabbits": "I try to buy things when the market sees a duck, but in fact, it’s a rabbit." Thanks for the insights! 😉#Techsylvania2025

At #Techsylvania2025, Adrian Ionel (SurfDancer) reframed challenges as fuel for growth. Founders don’t just lead companies—they lead through chaos, change, and complexity.

Anurag Mendhekar from Paper Culture: bootstrapping is better than venture capital (VC), especially for mission-driven companies like Paper Culture. Bootstrapping teaches financial discipline, forces product efficiency, and supports sustainable, cash-generating businesses.

From Kabul to Silicon Valley, Zachary Bookman's journey with OpenGov is anything but ordinary. At #Techsylvania2025, he shared the highs, the near-shutdowns, and the mission that kept him going. A 12-year overnight success—built on resilience, not shortcuts.

Great insights from Thomas Cser, Pricefx: 💬One-size-fits-all playbooks fail in EMEA. Sales strategies must be deeply localized. 💬Cultural proximity often outweighs technical expertise when building trust and winning deals. 💬Scale with empathy, not just execution.

♟️ Surprise move at #Techsylvania2025: Unicorn founders Zachary Bookman (OpenGov) and Sacha Dragic (Superbet) went head-to-head in a live chess match on Center Stage. Strategy, pressure, and bold moves—on and off the board.

Modernizing a country’s payment system is no small task—and the UK is leading the way. 🏦 At #Techsylvania2025, the Bank of England team shared how they’re rebuilding core infrastructure with real-time, API-first architecture, rock-solid security & open access for innovation.

🎯@Happening_xyz is live at Techsylvania — and they came with goodies! 💼 Curious about their journey or open roles? 🎁 Drop by their booth, have a chat, and grab some cool goodies while you're at it! 📍Come say hi — they’re ready to connect!

On the Center Stage, Alexey Strygin (Viva City) explored the economics of living longer and why we may need to rethink cities entirely to support it. A bold vision for urban design, healthspan, and the future of longevity. #Techsylvania2025

Bridging Silicon Valley and Transylvania 🌍 At #Techsylvania2025, Adrian Ionel, Mark Porter, and Philipp Kandal shared what it takes to scale globally: → Trust, autonomy & clear communication across borders.

What’s the secret to creating large-scale products that remain intuitive and human-centered? Daniel Chis, Ilona Farkas, Mihai Mustea & Catalin Miclea, Senior from Google, have walked us through practical exercises, team dynamics, and the mindset needed to deliver excellence.

#Techsylvania2025 brought the ideas—this team brought it to life. 💥 From bold conversations to flawless execution, our volunteers and core crew made every moment happen. Thank you for the energy, care, and hustle behind the scenes. 💙 Already dreaming of 2026. 🚀