John Galt Forum
Founders for Founders | F*ckup & Success Stories
After a strong first edition, John Galt Forum returns with its next event - bringing together founders, investors, and industry leaders to share what entrepreneurship really looks like: the wins, the failures, the pivots, and the lessons behind every growth story.
No theory.
No polished fairy tales.
Just honest founder stories, real business decisions, and the kind of insights you only get from people who’ve been through it.
This edition will feature bold keynotes, open discussions, and relaxed networking - in an atmosphere where authenticity matters more than perfection.
Why join?
🎯 5 powerful founder keynotes
🎤 Panel discussion & interactive Q&A
🤝 Founder-to-founder networking
📝 Community-first, no-nonsense atmosphere
📅 Date & Time: 03 March 2026, 18:00
📍 Location: Welton Riverside, 11. novembra krastmala 33, Riga
🌐 Language: English
🎙 SPEAKERS
🚀 Egija Gailuma
∘ Forbes Latvia 30 Under 30
∘ Co-Founder of EngyCell - energy storage solutions powered by EV battery technology
∘ Entrepreneur with an exit - Co-Founder of OX Drive, a premium electric car-sharing company
∘ In 2024, OX Drive merged with / was acquired by Carguru, Latvia’s leading car-sharing platform
∘ Former Country Manager at CityBee Latvia, scaling shared mobility operations in the Baltics
🚀 Antonijs Černomordijs
∘ Captain of the Latvia national football team
∘ Captain & Defender at Riga FC
∘ One of the most experienced leaders in Latvian professional football
∘ Multiple-time Latvian Champion, Latvian Cup and Super Cup winner
🚀 Povilas Klusaitis
∘ CEO of Fantazijos .lt
∘ 15+ years building one of Lithuania’s most recognizable e-commerce brands
∘ Pioneer in creative marketing and brand building in a conservative market
∘ Multiple-year winner of Lithuania’s favorite online store awards
🚀 Andrei Doktoroff
∘ Founder & CEO of theIntelligent VC
∘ AI and technology entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience
∘ Founder of multiple IT companies
∘ Focused on AI-driven productivity and early-stage innovation
🚀 Sergey Jakimov
∘ Founder of Longenesis (MedTech & biomedical data platform)
∘ Founding Partner at LongeVC (Biotech & longevity VC fund)
∘ Investor in digital health and life-science startups
∘ Forbes Latvia 30 Under 30 (2020)
Moderator
John Galt Finance - trusted partner in outsourced finance, empowering founders and strengthening the SME ecosystem.
Event Program
🔵 18:00 — Welcome & Opening Remarks
🔵 18:10 — Keynote | Egija Gailuma
🔵 18:30 — Keynote | Antonijs Černomordijs
🔵 18:50 — Keynote | Povilas Klusaitis
🔵 19:10 — Coffee Break & Networking
🔵 19:30 — Keynote | Andrei Doktoroff
🔵 19:50 — Keynote | Sergey Jakimov
🔵 20:10 — Panel Discussion & Q&A — All Speakers
🔵 20:35 — Networking Session
🔵 21:30 — Closing
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