NOrthEast Europe 2025

MAY 11 - 17

Helsinki, finland
May 11 -14

Tallinn, estonia
May 14 - 17

Helsinki

May 11 - 14

Tallinn

May 14 - 17

Meet the Hosts

SLUSH

Draper startup house

who is this trip for?

This trip is for a highly curated group of tech / tech-adjacent entrepreneurs, investors, LPs, ecosystem builders, and executives.

Aspiring Geeks can apply for nomination, or be nominated by a Geeks tour alumnus.

  • Geeks who want to have a life-changing experience with like-minded peers while visiting some of the most interesting and exotic places in the world.

  • Investors and operators interested to learn about the tech ecosystem in Northeast Europe.

  • VCs looking to meet and build connections with LPs in the region.

  • Founders looking to build connections and expand their network for mentorship, potential fundraising, and M&A.

  • Successful founders looking to pay it forward by mentoring other founders on the trip or in the cities we visit.

TOUR ITINERARY

Itinerary is subject to change.

HELSINKI

SUNDAY, MAY 11
Geeks arrive in Helsinki! Geeks check in to St. George Hotel, before attending a welcome dinner at Ravintola Savotta to meet our Hosts and fellow Geeks, while enjoying local cuisine, including reindeer and bear!

MONDAY, MAY 12

Learn about Helsinki’s tech ecosystem, hosted by Helsinki Partners! Learn from the top industry leaders in Finland about the investment scene, Finland’s success in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in youth, and Finland’s unique defense positioning in Europe. We will be hearing from a key politician on what it means to share a border with Russia, and will have a chance to network with Finland’s top VCs.

TUESDAY, MAY 13
Continue learning about Helsinki’s tech scene, with company visits at some of the biggest names coming out of the region. In the evening, we are hosting a startup pitching event at Antler Finland, to fully immerse ourselves in the startup ecosystem.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
Geeks have the day off to explore beautiful Helsinki! We will then take a lovely 3-hour ferry ride in the evening to our next destination - Tallinn!

TALLINN

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
We will arrive by ferry in the late evening, and check into Telegraaf Hotel in Tallinn.

THURSDAY, MAY 15

Explore Tallinn’s startup and tech scenes through a series of panels and workshops, in partnership with Draper Startup House and Enterprise Estonia! Estonia has built a reputation as one of the most innovative and entrepreneur-friendly countries in the world. We will be learning about defense tech from NATO’s DIANA program, and hearing about the impacts of the “Skype mafia” on Tallinn’s ecosystem. Geeks have the evening off to grab dinner and explore Tallinn’s nightlife.

FRIDAY, MAY 16

On our second day in Tallinn, we are hosting a Geeks “Unconference” - our chance to learn from each other, discuss topics we’re passionate about, and truly bond with this highly curated group of experts! Our evening ends with our farewell dinner.

SATURDAY, MAY 17

Geeks depart for their home countries, or stay to explore all the beauty that Tallinn has to offer!

KENNY ESTES

TOUR PRICE

full tour
(PRIVATE ROOM)

$8,800

  • Includes a private hotel room, with breakfast.

  • Tour participation fee covers hotels, venue, events, and ground transportation (unless otherwise specified in the itinerary).

full tour
(shared rooM)

$7,800

  • Includes shared hotel room with a fellow Geek, with breakfast.

  • Tour participation fee covers hotels, venues, events, and ground transportation (unless otherwise specified in the itinerary).

The tour price does not include flights or personal expenses. Depending on your passport, these destinations may require visas. We caution you not to sign up for this tour without understanding those requirements.

Upon sign-up, we'll share recommended inter-city travel schedules. You can then book your travel to join the group for an ultimate Geek experience.

Kindly review our cancellation policy before booking. As we pay upfront for hotels, travel agents, venues, and vendors from collected trip fees, refunds are not possible. It is strongly advised to secure trip insurance, such as RoamRight or other providers, for trip protection. We have no affiliation with RoamRight or other providers, so carefully review their policies before purchasing.

faith bogue

MEET THE GEEKS

dave mcclure

chok ooi

TODD SHENKIN

daniel blake

carrie trabue

AMAN VERJEE

jack xie

Owner Xie Family Trust

josh mitchey

rob topping

piotr boulangÉ

derek groothius

TERRY hsiao

catherine blanksby

Investor, Venture Partner The Blanksby Family Fund

lisl macdonald

Angel Investor and Mentor Investing in Women Angels

dinesh gauba

Founder Strategic Capital Innovations

tytus stempniewicz

Founding Partner Techni Ventures

simon ru

Founder at UpNest, Board Member at OptionAlpha

stephanie shorter

Investor Relations at Practical VC, Partner and Sustainable Alpha, Board Chair at Equivalent, Co-founder of the Cutting Edge Lawyer

maks stempniewicz

paul seligman

tommy chia

Partner at Savannah Fund, Trill Ventures and SXE Ventures, CIO of Carita Investments Group, Investor in multiple unicorns.

logan currie

BEN PETERS

CHENXI WANG

Trip Terms & Conditions

All participants have to agree with the Cancellation & Refund Policy, and
Release & Waiver Agreement.