Trusted introductions
Expert matching& talent solutions
We connect clients with industry experts for workshops, projects, advisory roles and event stages. We also find talent for critical roles in marketing, business development, management and innovation, including on-demand advisory positions, all over the world.What sets us apart: we only reach out to people we already know.
Find the right expertWhat we deliver
Three ways we can help you with matchmaking
Every match starts with a clear understanding of what you need. We find the right person in our own network, where trust already exists.
Speakers for events
Speakers who lift a conference lineup and its international profile, from across Europe and the US.
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Specialists for workshops, projects and advisory roles, who have already solved the problem you are facing.
See examplesTalent for critical roles
Hires for marketing, business development, management and innovation roles, including on-demand advisory positions, all over the world.
Our backgroundOur background
Nearly 20 years of finding the right people
Before Networksmith, our founder Péter Kovács spent almost two decades in headhunting and in building startup ecosystems around the globe. He led the tech division of Randstad, scouted talent for Prezi and co-founded IseeQ, while also co-building the Global Startup Awards, the world’s largest startup ecosystem competition. That experience shapes every match we make. We know how this game is played, and we have the network to find the right people.
- RandstadHead of the tech division
- PreziTalent scout
- IseeQCo-founder
- Global Startup AwardsCo-founder of the world’s largest startup ecosystem competition
- NetworksmithFounder, matching experts and talent through a trusted network
Selected work
A few matches we can talk about
This is only a selection. Most of our clients trust us with searches they prefer to keep confidential, so the majority of our work never appears here.
Speakers for events
PODIM Conference
We strengthened the speaker lineup of PODIM, one of Central-Eastern Europe’s leading innovation events, with prominent speakers from across Europe.
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We collaborated with the PODIM Conference in Maribor, Slovenia, one of Central-Eastern Europe’s leading innovation events, to strengthen its speaker lineup. Our role involved identifying and securing prominent speakers from across Europe, enriching the conference’s discussions with diverse insights and expertise. The event fostered knowledge exchange, networking, and innovation, further solidifying PODIM’s reputation as a premier hub for entrepreneurship and technology in Europe.
FutureForward Conference
Prominent speakers from the US market for the FutureForward Conference, raising its international profile.
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We partnered with the FutureForward Conference in Vienna, Austria to support their mission of driving innovation and knowledge exchange. Our role focused on securing prominent speakers from the US market, enhancing the event’s international profile. The conference brought together thought leaders and innovators to explore cutting-edge topics, fostering global connections and establishing FutureForward as a key player in the international innovation landscape.
The Scaleup Fest
Distinguished speakers from across Europe for the leading conference of high-growth companies in Central-Eastern Europe.
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We partnered with The Scaleup Fest in Budapest, a leading conference for high-growth companies in the Central-Eastern European region, to enhance its speaker lineup. Our role focused on identifying and securing distinguished speakers from across Europe, bringing valuable expertise and perspectives to the event. The conference successfully facilitated networking and knowledge sharing, cementing its position as a key platform for scaling innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe.
PROW Conference
European speakers and a curated group of startups presenting their products at Eastern Europe’s product growth conference.
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We collaborated with the PROW Conference, Eastern Europe’s premier product growth conference held in Timișoara, Romania, to enhance its speaker lineup and showcase startups. Our role involved securing distinguished speakers from across Europe and curating innovative startups to present their products.
Experts for projects & advisory
VIGS Health & Wellness Symposium
We identified and secured health-tech specialists from Colombia, Spain and Sweden for the VIGS Health & Wellbeing Symposium, which brought together experts from over a dozen countries.
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In November 2024, we supported the Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) in hosting its Health & Wellbeing Symposium, uniting experts from over a dozen countries across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Our role included identifying and securing health-tech specialists, who brought experts from Colombia, Spain, and Sweden. The symposium covered sustainable food systems, wearable health technologies, and the “Silver Economy,” solidifying VIGS’s leadership in global health innovation.
Strategic Expert Connections for MindOne
We have been MindOne’s strategic partner since the start of their product development, connecting them with experts who had already solved similar challenges.
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We have been a strategic partner to MindOne since the inception of their product development journey. By leveraging our extensive network, we have been connecting them with experts who have successfully navigated similar challenges, providing tailored insights and guidance at every critical stage. Our support has enabled MindOne to tackle obstacles efficiently, make informed decisions, and accelerate their product development.
Empowering Impulse4Women with Strategic Connections
Relationships with prominent women leaders across Europe for a platform that empowers women entrepreneurs and innovators.
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We partnered with Impulse4Women, a Barcelona-based platform dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and innovators, to strengthen their network and enhance their professional database. Our role focused on identifying and facilitating relationships with prominent women leaders across Europe, aligning with their mission to create impactful opportunities and foster collaboration.
How it works
From brief to introduction
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You tell us who you need
The role, the audience or the problem to solve. The clearer the brief, the better the match.
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We look in our trusted network
People we know and trust, built over 15+ years in the global startup ecosystem.
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We introduce, you decide
A warm introduction to a short list of people worth talking to. From there the conversation is yours, and we stay by your side through the whole process.
Looking for the right person?
Tell us the role, the stage or the audience. We will look in our network and come back with people worth talking to.
Let’s find your match
Speakers, experts, advisors or key hires. We start with a short call.
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