Beginnings in Boston vol. II: Jingling Keys at MIT and Networking with Special Guests

In November 1989, crowds across Czechoslovakia jingled their keys in the squares to tell the communist regime its time was up. The Velvet Revolution opened the borders, and with them the door to so many of our own beginnings, including here in Boston...

Beginnings in Boston is back. Join the Slovak community, and anyone curious about Slovakia, from MIT and beyond, for an evening of personal stories, science, history, creativity and great conversations over a bit (including some Slovak treats) and drinks. November 17 is also International Students’ Day, so students are especially welcome.

Program

6:00 PM | Doors open. Food, drinks and mingling.

7:00 PM | Panel discussion. Our guests on their beginnings in Boston, life between two countries, and where they see the future.

Our guests’ work. Michal and Juraj each take the floor to share what they’re working on in Boston and beyond.

A window into history. A short look back at November 1989.

Networking until 9:30 PM.

About our guests

Michal Mulík is a Fulbright Scholar at MIT and a lecturer at the Faculty of Management Science and Informatics, University of Žilina. His research focuses on computer simulations of red blood cells and circulating tumor cells in microfluidic channels—work that his team validates in collaboration with an MIT lab to advance cancer research.

Juraj Zamborský is Head of Growth at Donio, a fundraising platform for good causes. He has a background in startups, ecommerce and business development. He has recently founded a gaming studio Bonus Round whose games draw on Slovak history and current affairs. You may try one of those games at the event.

Good to know

The event is in English. Everyone is welcome, Slovak or not.

Drinks are for guests 21+ with a valid ID.

Thanks to Growth Lab and our co-host LUMUS Investment Collective.