On April 24-25, 2025, the EU-Startups Summit returns to Malta, welcoming around 2,300 startup founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders for two days of networking, inspiration, and actionable insights.
Startups often face unexpected market shifts, funding obstacles, or operational hurdles that demand more than just innovation—they require resilience. In our panel “Pivot and Persist: Resilience Lessons for Startups,” we bring together seasoned founders who have navigated tough pivots, led through adversity, and emerged stronger. They’ll share hard-earned lessons on adapting to change, maintaining momentum, and building businesses that endure.
Ida Tin – Clue
Danish entrepreneur Ida Tin coined the term “Femtech” in 2016. She is the Co-founder and former CEO and Chairwoman of Clue, a pioneering female health app with more than 10 million users in over 190 countries. Today, she leads Femtech Assembly, a Berlin-based think tank working to elevate investment in women’s health as both an economic and planetary imperative. Having steered Clue through regulatory challenges—including achieving FDA clearance for a digital contraceptive—Ida brings unique insights on perseverance, category creation, and purpose-driven innovation.
Jonathan Bernwieser – Everleaf
Jonathan is the Co-founder and CEO of Everleaf, a nearshoring partner focused on high-quality B2B sales and customer service operations across Europe. With a background in leadership development and entrepreneurship, he is also an executive coach and active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). At Everleaf, he’s building a company culture rooted in transparency, consistency, and long-term value—proving that sustainable growth can come from tough pivots and bold decisions.
Mantas Vaskela – AISPECO
Mantas is the Founder and CEO of AISPECO, a Lithuanian startup manufacturing advanced geospatial data collection platforms. With over a decade of leadership experience, Mantas has successfully led AISPECO through the development of custom multi-sensor payloads used across drones, aircraft, and land-based vehicles. His focus on innovation and adaptability has helped the company serve industries ranging from civil engineering to mining and urban mapping.
Don’t miss this powerful session if you’re a founder preparing for the unexpected, rebuilding from setbacks, or simply looking for practical wisdom from those who’ve made it through tough times. Secure your ticket today and stay tuned for exciting updates on our event page—you can also check out the full agenda here to keep track of all the speakers and panels.
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Read the orginal article: https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/03/meet-the-speakers-joining-our-pivot-and-persist-resilience-lessons-for-startups-panel-at-the-eu-startups-summit-2025/
