Riga, Latvia · Event An annual event exploring the intersection of technology, digital rights, and startup innovation in Riga. Features discussions on internet freedom, data sovereignty, and civic tech alongside startup showcases. Attracts a mix of policy makers, activists, and tech entrepreneurs from across the Baltics.
Amsterdam, Netherlands · Angel Investor Ruben Nieuwenhuis is a Dutch entrepreneur, angel investor, and ecosystem builder who co-founded StartupAmsterdam, the city's official public-private initiative to support tech entrepreneurship. He later co-founded Startup Delta (now Techleap.nl), the national platform connecting Dutch startups with government, corporates, and investors. As an angel, Nieuwenhuis invests in early-stage tech companies across the Netherlands, with a focus on marketplace models, SaaS, and civic tech. His deep connections to Dutch government, corporate, and VC networks make him an especially valuable angel for founders who need more than capital. He is widely considered one of the architects of Amsterdam's rise as a top European tech hub.