We are thrilled to kick off the speaker announcements for the EU-Startups Summit 2025 with Daniel Gebler, Co-founder and CTO of the Amsterdam-based unicorn Picnic! The event will once again take place in sunny Malta on 24-25 April 2025, and we couldn’t be more excited to have Daniel join us for this special edition of our summit.
Founded in 2015, Picnic has revolutionised European grocery shopping with its tech-first approach. By enabling customers to order groceries via a simple app and have them delivered by electric vehicles the next day, Picnic is making grocery shopping more affordable, sustainable, and convenient. The company has secured over €1.3 billion in funding to date and boasts a fast-growing team with a unique and supportive company culture. Under Daniel’s leadership, Picnic has become a pioneer in Europe’s online grocery market, reshaping how people buy food while reducing carbon emissions.
At this year’s Summit, Daniel Gebler will take the stage to deliver an inspiring keynote, sharing key insights from his entrepreneurial experiences, focusing on the early failures that shaped Picnic’s success and offering advice to aspiring founders on how to scale and thrive in the competitive startup ecosystem. Additionally, Daniel will shed light on his recent business angel activities, providing further valuable insights for the audience.
Join us once again in Sunny Malta! Secure your ticket today and stay tuned for exciting updates on our event page—you can also check out the full agenda here to keep track of all the speakers and panels.
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