#PolishInnovation@Yale

Poland is a leading tech hub in the very heart of Europe. Our tumultuous, yet ultimately victorious nation's history has produced determined leaders who challenge convention. Therefore, at a time when identity is a superpower that is finally being acknowledged across business circles, the Polish Students Society strives to support entrepreneurs interested in our region. To that end, we are a vital part of the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale. Each year we host a speaker series which aims to connect students with ambitious founders, business strategists, investors, and government officials who will teach us about the future of Polish innovation. Join us!

Core Themes

Geography and Innovation ­

What is our region's (Central-Eastern Europe) economic and creative relationship to the US, Israel, and China? What is our competitive edge and what do we still have to work on?

Government as a Driver of Polish Innovation ­

How does the Polish Development Fund encourage business prosperity, combat brain drain, and invest in the development of emerging technologies?

Private Actors as Drivers of Polish Innovation

What role do angel investors, global management consultants, and public intellectuals have in supporting dreamers and technical thinkers? How can you or I build industry-disrupting companies from early stage to international reach?

Biotech and Astrophysics Deep Dive ­

What Polish companies are currently shaping the future of medicine and space? What resources or partnerships do they need to support their research? What is the role of universities in incubating biotech startups?

Our Mentors

Michał Boni

Former Minister in the Polish government (1991, 2008–2013) and Member of the European Parliament (2014–2019), he played a key role in modernizing Poland’s digital infrastructure, advocating for human rights, and driving EU legislative reforms.

Marek Kamiński

Legendary Polish explorer and the only person to conquer both the North and South Poles in a single year!

Victor Ashe

Former Ambassador of the United States to Poland | Mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee | Yale College '67

Małgorzata Cichal

Polish Development Fund | Project Manger @ School of Pioneers|

SGH Warsaw School of Economics

Łukasz Dwulit

Klarna - Head of Poland | Forbes 30 under 30 |

Duke University School of Law

Róża Szafranek

CEO at HR Hints | Co-Author of Culturivy | Jagiellonian University | Recruiter of the Year 2018 | Forbes Women of 2022

Krystyna Iłłakowicz

Senior Lector at Yale UniversityI Slavic Languages & Literature