April 15 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am PDT
FreeFrom Startup to Unicorn: Scaling Globally & Merging with Fierce Rivals
Book Now For FreeDiscover the journey of Davis Siksnans, an entrepreneur who redefined what’s possible in Latvia’s startup ecosystem. As the founder of Printful, Latvia’s first unicorn, Davis turned a bold vision into a $300 million global powerhouse in the print-on-demand industry, with over 2,000 employees across 10 locations worldwide.
In this session, Davis will dive deep into the strategies that propelled his company to the forefront of the market. He will share his approach to overcoming competitive challenges, including his leadership in orchestrating the unprecedented merger between Printful and its fierce rival, Printify. Attendees will gain insights into the operational excellence and cultural understanding that allowed Davis to scale Printful internationally while maintaining a strong foundation in Europe.
The session will also explore Davis’ unique perspective on navigating international expansion, bridging diverse markets, and fostering innovation in high-growth environments. Davis’ experience offers invaluable lessons for founders looking to scale their businesses globally, manage competitive dynamics, and lead through transformative growth.
If you’re a founder, business leader, or investor curious about the behind-the-scenes of building and scaling a unicorn, this event will leave you inspired and equipped with actionable takeaways. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the inspiring figures in the European startup scene.
Opening Remarks @ 9:30am PT
Join us for opening remarks with Dina Fattom, Member Success Manager at Founders Network, to get the latest updates from the Network and opportunities for getting involved.
Keynote Speaker @ 9:40am PT
CEO of Mapon | Co-founder and Former CEO of Printful (Latvia’s First Unicorn) | Investor & Advisor
Davis Siksnans co-founded Printful, Latvia’s first unicorn, and led the company to global success. He is currently the CEO of Mapon, a fleet management SaaS company. As an investor, Davis is active through Draugiem Capital and is a member of the BAD Ideas Fund and a Fund Fellow at Founders Syndicates.
His angel investments include Hyperjob, RoomPriceGenie, Respeecher, and more. Davis has supported over 100 startups through Draugiem Group and is recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 and awarded the Order of the Three Stars, Latvia’s highest civilian honor.
Davis shares his expertise on scaling businesses and international expansion through various media outlets and podcasts.
Stage-Based Roundtables @ 10:30am PT
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