WHO WE ARE
Antoni and Wojciech both kicked off their first businesses when they were just 15. Looking back, we see how valuable that experience was. In 2022, we launched our first foundation with a mission to inspire and encourage high school students to start their own projects. Our work got us a spot on Forbes’ ‘25 under 25’ list, which was a huge honour.
As we kept pushing forward with new ventures, making many mistakes along the way, we realized how much we needed a mentor. But finding experienced entrepreneurs and businesspeople willing to guide young people like us wasn’t easy. That’s when we got introduced to Tomek Karwartka. He quickly became our mentor and teamed up with us to cofound Mentoring Dots.
Tomasz Karwatka is an entrepreneur and investor. His mission is to support Polish entrepreneurs in building global organizations.
He was involved in global successful startups like: Vue Storefront (YC-backed, 40m USD A round, co-founder), Eleven Labs (unicorn status in 2 years, one of the first investors), and more. Previously he built and sold two companies in the software space.
He is also a co-founder of the global NGO Tech To The Rescue and the biggest polish community od the SaaS Founders - Product dots.
Why are we
ing this
Antek & Wojciech
While running our ventures, we knew that to keep growing, we needed the support of more experienced people in our field. We started looking for a mentor, but outreach did not work at all. Finally, after getting personally introduced to our current mentor and Mentoring Dots cofounder Tomasz Karwatka, we realised that this was the only way to find a proper mentor. Now we want to support others by giving them access to our network of mentors.
tomasz
My mission is to support young people in building global organisations that change the world for the better. Having co-founded Divante and contributed to impactful projects like Tech To The Rescue, I understand the power of innovation and the importance of mentorship. By leveraging my experience in the tech industry and startup ecosystem, I aim to provide young leaders with the guidance, resources, and network they need to turn their visionary ideas into reality.
FOUNDING PARTNERS
“I started working very early and was fortunate to have supervisors who shared their knowledge with me multiple times. These people helped shape my proper habits and attitudes. At the same time, the vast majority of people are not as lucky to start so early and find such good mentors. I decided to accept the invitation to join Mentoring Dots to give others the chance that I received.“
Founder and co-owner of Casbeg, a consulting firm helping B2B and e-commerce entrepreneurs increase revenue and profits. Investor in technology companies: Certifier, Elevenlabs, Restimo. Author of the book for managers "101 Techniques for Executives." Reviews books and talks with entrepreneurs on the podcast Interesy.
bartosz majewski
Experienced entrepreneur & advisor. Co-founder of Holi.Health - digital metabolic health clinic, KERRIS & 300.codes - leading digital marketing & technology group (FT 1000, Deloitte Fast 50, Agency of the Year). His expertise includes strategy, business models, management, digital marketing & sales. Leadership Academy for Poland Alumni.
mikołaj szymański
“Went a long way from being a co-founder of a startup to the main floor of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. Twice - with Nokaut.pl (currently part of Digitree Group) from 2006 to 2012 and with Morizon.pl from 2008 to 2017.“
Co-owner and board member @ Morizon.pl & Gratka.pl (currently part of Ringier Axel Springer Media AG). As CPO, responsible for consumer-facing products - sites and apps used by 4+ million users per month.
Michał jaskólski
For 24 years, has been involved in business and the capital market as a founder, manager, and investor. Currently engaged in the development of deep-tech companies within the Leonarto.vc Fund.
Talk - Action = Bullshit
konrad pankiewicz
“Many kind people have helped me along my journey. I aspire to be at least as kind and effective in helping others. First, take care of yourself. Then, your local community. Finally, the world.“
Founder and CEO of Telemedi, graduate of Prus High School in Siedlce and Kozminski University in Warsaw (additionally honored with the "Kozminski Lion" award). A multiple honoree of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, he has successfully navigated the entrepreneurial journey from bootstrapping to achieving significant returns for the venture capital funds that invested in him.
paweł sieczkiewicz
"For years, youth have been surrounded by theory and media that distort the image and path of those who have achieved self-defined success. I believe that Mentoring Dots will show young people what is possible to achieve and straighten their paths to the goals they dream of. I want to see the next generations surpassing our achievements, boldly and confidently stepping into the world of business and science."
Throughout his career, he has worked closely with digital services, from concept to market development. Featured in "Forbes 30 under 30." A sailing, photography, and guitar enthusiast in his private life.
tomasz muter
“Why did I decide to support Mentoring Dots? In high school, I rebelled against everything and was extremely lost. I was searching for myself. I didn't yet know what I wanted and had no one to guide me. I believe that having a mentor at an early stage in life is invaluable and can significantly accelerate finding one's path, making decisions, and writing one's own saga.“
Co-owner of Wolfpack Capital, Evenea, and Au24, has over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience, including scaling the FID Group brand to a property value of 200 million PLN and founding Wilki.pl, which invests in various market sectors. He previously built and sold successful ventures like Wolves Summit and See Bloggers.
piotr piasek
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CEO and co-founder of Ramp Network, which simplifies cryptocurrency transactions by bridging the gap between traditional finance and digital assets. Under his leadership, Ramp has raised nearly $134 million in funding and partnered with over 400 developers, integrating its services into major platforms. Ramp enables users to easily buy, sell, and use cryptocurrencies with a seamless experience, driving mainstream adoption of digital currencies through innovative and accessible solutions
szymon sypniewicz
“When I launched one of the top 10 largest Polish gaming portals (quake2.org.pl) 25 years ago, while still in high school, despite its nationwide success, I lacked a mentor who could advise me on how to continue managing such projects. With a Founder's DNA, I respect the passion that characterizes bootstrap businesses and hope that I can use my experience to advise and assist both in the initial stages of building a business and in its future scaling.“
(1980), technology enthusiast, author, speaker.
Founder of the largest data processing center in Poland – Beyond.pl, as well as co-founder and investor in technology-related companies: Coinpaprika.com, Gamerhash.com, and GoldenSubmarine.
michał grzybkowski
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“It wasn't until I was 38 that I identified my mission in this world ;) This is crucial knowledge if you care about the quality of your life. That's why I want to support the development of young, ambitious individuals, helping them find their WHAT, WHY, and HOW earlier than I did.“
Serial community builder. Runs Product dots. It is a community where experienced founders of tech product companies support each other and exchange validated solutions, facilitating global business scaling and shortening the path to an exit.
I believe in collective intelligence of a group and I support Mentoring Dots in building a valuable community of Mentors and Mentees.
maja małyska
Worked in every industry since he was 16 years old, from gardening to consulting. He left banking to establish the first international cooking school in Poland. His own business, built on passion, and the series of inspiring people he met along the way, led him to become an investor and to found the foodtech.ac startup accelerator, followed by the impact-focused fund ac/vc.
I joined Mentoring Dots because I believe that practical education, bold testing of different business models and professions help us discover what excites us. We become happy when we live in
balance between our skills and our life mission. By getting to know ourselves, working with wise mentors, and exchanging experiences, we can realize our potential.
michał piosik
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Wiktor is the Executive Chairman at Netguru, a company he co-founded in 2008, and a technology enthusiast, investor, and connector.
Netguru builds digital products that let people do things differently. We have changed the way people listen to music, learn languages, and rent bicycles. Netguru’s clients’ products have been covered by the New York Times, Business Insider, TechCrunch, and Wired.
Wiktor loves connecting people: with each other and with innovative ideas. He is active in the startup/technology/leadership community through organisations such as YPO, Endeavor and others.
Wiktor believes in workplace transparency, diversity, and equality. Netguru’s culture is a natural realisation of his drive to build a workplace he’d personally like to work at.
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