On October 23rd, I participated in ING EXPLORE Cluj, a free business and networking event for entrepreneurs organized by the Institute of Excellence in Entrepreneurship (idEA) with support from ING Bank România. The event took place at ClujHub and focused on technology, marketing, and financial strategy for entrepreneurs.
I was invited to join a panel discussion on AI Tools for Entrepreneurs alongside industry leaders from Romania's tech and startup ecosystem.
Panel: AI Tools for Entrepreneurs
The panel discussion was moderated by AnaMaria Onică and included:
- Andrei Ursachi – Founder & CEO @Stailer
- Răzvan Bretoiu – Co-Founder @Linnify
- Irina Mișca – Investment Manager @Fortech Investments
- George Retegan – Founder & CEO Base 7 Tech
- Horatiu Pop – Business Group Manager @AROBS Transilvania Software
- Viorel Spinu – Senior AI Engineer
Workshops
The event also included workshops on:
- Marketing & Growth Strategies – led by Doru Stroe, CEO & Co-Founder @ADMarketing
- Financial Planning & Smart Budgeting – led by Matei Dumitrescu, Founder @idEA & GraalSoft
Alin Becheanu, Head of Fraud Monitoring & Prevention @ING Bank România, also presented on fiscal fraud prevention, helping entrepreneurs understand how to secure their businesses against financial risks.
The event concluded with an extended networking session, allowing participants to connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors in an informal setting.