GoThrive MeetUp 2025: An opportunity to inspire, learn and connect!

09:00-16:00

Algebra, Gradišćanska 24, Zagreb

Dear Virtual Assistants, Entrepreneurs and anyone interested in working with VAs, join us on GoThrive MeetUp, an event that combines education, inspiration and networking opportunities!

Reserve the date – Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – and come to the premises of Algebra in Zagreb as you would discover new ways to advance your career or business.

The GoThrive MeetUp is designed to provide valuable insights and practical advice for both entrepreneurs and virtual assistants, with the opportunity to create new business connections and partnerships.

A day full of inspiration, learning and networking opportunities awaits you at the GoThrive MeetUp! Regardless of whether you are virtual an assistant looking for new opportunities, an entrepreneur looking to grow their business or someone just considering opportunities to collaborate with virtual assistants, this event offers something for everyone.

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere with top Julius Meinl coffee and delicious brunch from the favorite bakery Mlinar that encourage informal gathering and exchange of ideas.

Why participate?

At the GoThrive MeetUp, we'll give you the opportunity to:

✨ Learn directly from top experts like Toni Milun, famous math professor and financial vlogger, and other successful lecturers and experienced virtual assistants. You will find out how to apply practical solutions for business challenges and improve your skills or business.

✨ You will receive practical advice on key topics such as starting a company, personal and business management finance, building a personal brand, effective delegation of tasks and creating successful long-term strategies cooperation. Virtual assistants will learn how to become more attractive to clients, while entrepreneurs will learn how optimally engage VA for greater focus on growth and innovation.

✨ Combine knowledge with practice through interactive lectures and panel discussions, where you will get an insight into real examples of successful cooperation between entrepreneurs and virtual assistants. Entrepreneurs will discover how to delegate tasks to VAs it saves time and reduces costs, while assistants can learn how to secure long-term clients.

✨ Create new business partnerships through informal networking with colleagues, lecturers and our members community. Entrepreneurs can find their ideal assistant, while assistants can meet entrepreneurs who are theirs services needed – creating win-win situations for both parties.

✨ Be inspired by the experiences of others and get a clear vision of how VA collaboration can transform business. To learn you will recognize the right opportunities for growth and provide the tools to successfully implement changes in your career or company.

✨ Learn to use modern tools like monday.com, which will help you optimize projects, simplify communication and you automate tasks in everyday business. You will learn how to implement through practical examples and workshops these tools to increase efficiency, save time and facilitate collaboration with clients or teams.

Who is GoThrive MeetUp for?

✨ For virtual assistants and those who want to become one:

Gain insight into the most important challenges and opportunities in a VA career through inspiring stories and practical advice from experienced professionals assistant.
Find out how to improve your brand, attract new clients and ensure long-term cooperation.
Find out what skills are critical to VA success: Whether it's organization, administration, digital marketing, project management or specific tools like monday.com, you will learn how to develop skills that clients the most they are looking for.
Network with entrepreneurs and companies looking for assistants, and secure new projects and clients.

✨ For entrepreneurs and companies:

Learn how hiring virtual assistants works and what tasks you can delegate to free you up its time for strategic growth.
Hear successful stories of entrepreneurs who made significant progress in their business with the help of virtual assistants.
Connect with the VA community and find your ideal assistant that fits your business needs.

✨ For all participants:

Participate in interactive lectures and workshops that will help you improve your skills, understand new ones business models and expand the professional network.

Program

Vrijeme	Opis
09:00 - 10:00	Registracija sudionika i Welcome Coffee by Julius Meinl
10:00 - 10:10	Pozdravni govor organizatora
10:10 - 10:45	Toni Milun - Pokreni nešto svoje: Financijski vodič za pametno poslovanje i ulaganje
10:45 - 11:20	Josipa Šimunović - Izgradi svoj digitalni pečat: Tajne uspješnog online brendiranja
11:20 - 11:55	Ante Mihaljević - Etika u prodaji: Kako povećati prihode bez agresivnih taktika?
11:55 - 12:30	Brunch by Mlinar & networking
12:30 - 13:05	Katarina Zubatović - Virtualni asistenti: Sloboda, izazovi i uspjeh
13:05 - 13:25	Kristina Orašanin - Rastite pametnije: Prednosti britanskog entiteta u odnosu na lokalni
13:25 - 14:00	Nikola Mujdžić Reščić - Pametno poslovanje: Kako monday.com štedi vrijeme i novac
14:00 - 14:45	Panel rasprava - Kako virtualna asistencija mijenja poslovanje na bolje Panelisti: Ana Marušić Lisac (Biotechnicon), Eva Pavić (Nail Lab) Moderator: Katarina Zubatović
14:45 - 14:55	Podjela diploma
14:55 - 16:00	Networking

Price and special offersPrice: 49 eurosSpecial offer for participants of our courses: 35 EUR - discount code will be sent automatically during registration.

Lecturers

Toni Milun – Award-winning mathematics professor and financial vlogger

Toni Milun is a mathematics lecturer at the University of Algebra and a financial vlogger. He graduated from the Faculty of Science and Mathematics at the University of Zagreb, majoring in mathematics and physics in 1999. After that, he completed a specialist postgraduate study Statistical methods for economic analysis and forecasting at the Faculty of Economics, University of Zagreb.He started the educational portal Where maths is fun, with more than 2000 free math video lessons in 2011, and 10 years later he is starting a new project With Miluna do milion, in which he makes financial literacy videos .He is the winner of numerous awards: Pride of Croatia in 2013 for special contribution to education, Zagreb Stock Exchange Academy award for outstanding contribution to capital market education in 2016 for the TV show Financier, he had two nominations for Večernjakova rose and Communicator of the year.

In collaboration with his students, he created Popodica - a calculator that calculates the optimal division of the personal deduction for children between parents, and for the purpose of obtaining a tax refund. In September 2022, he successfully organized the Financial Literacy Conference in n Zagreb, and in September 2023 he is expanding the conference to four Croatian cities: Zagreb, Split, Osijek and Rijeka. He regularly conducts lectures and workshops in the field of mathematics and personal finance.LinkedIn

Josipa Šimunović – Personal branding expert

Josipa Šimunović is a social media brand building expert, known for her passion for helping entrepreneurs and freelancers present themselves and build their presence in an authentic way. Her rich experience and innovative approach make her an ideal mentor for anyone who wants to achieve consistency in their online presence and attract the right clients.Through her own entrepreneurial journey, Josipa went through a transformation from insecurity and untapped potential to successfully building a brand that inspires trust and creates opportunities. Through group mentoring programs, workshops and individual work, she helped numerous clients to replicate that success, directing them towards clear and measurable results.

At the conference, Josipa will share her key experiences and tips, including:✔ How to build a brand that attracts and inspires trust✔ Secrets of creating content that engages and attracts the audience✔ Lessons from the first two years of own entrepreneurshipDuring the last two years, Josipa not only started her own business and developed successful mentoring programs, but also held numerous trainings, built a strong network of contacts and gained invaluable experience. Now she is sharing that experience, giving us practical advice and inspiration for your own growth.LinkedIn

Ante Mihaljević – Expert in communication and ethical sales

Ante Mihaljević is a communication expert with rich experience in developing communication and sales skills. Education is his passion so he worked hard to acquire various certificates from successful institutions such as Oxford, Fierce and Sandler, has over 20,000 hours spent in education and training, which ensured long-term cooperation with respectable institutions, among which HGK, HUP, Bio Centar Zagreb, Association of Exporters, Enter Koprivnica, Dubrovnik Development Agency DURA, Development Agency North - DAN , and his client portfolio is filled with names such as Jamnica, Orbica, Jyska, Dekra, Prostorie, Whiteshark, GLS and numerous other satisfied clients.

His lectures are known for their energy, humor and interactive approach, which successfully engages the audience and leaves a lasting value. At the MeetUp, he will give a lecture Ethics in Sales: How to Increase Revenues Without Aggressive Tactics?, in which he will show how the sales process can be based on trust, ethics and long-term relationships, making him an ideal lecturer for anyone who wants to improve their sales skills in an effective and sustainable way.LinkedIn

Katarina Zubatović – Entrepreneur and co-founder of the GoThrive platform

Katarina Zubatović is an entrepreneur with many years of experience in administrative, financial, organizational and e-commerce affairs. She is the founder of Medium VA, which provides administrative, organizational and advisory support to small and medium-sized entrepreneurs and natural persons in Croatian and English.In addition to running her own company, Katarina is also a virtual assistant and co-founder and director of the GoThrive platform, intended for the education and support of virtual assistants. Katarina also actively promotes the importance of delegating work and hiring virtual assistants in order to entrepreneurs could more efficiently manage their time and business.

Kristina Orašanin - Sales Recruiter

Kristina Orašanin specializes in supporting clients in the establishment and management of legal entities and guides them through the processes of incorporation, tax activation and compliance. She also helps with opening business accounts, connecting IBANs and solving legal and operational queries. She specializes in the entire recruitment process, connecting top talent with opportunities in the SaaS industry, while nurturing strong relationships with candidates and clients.

Nikola Mujdžić Reščić – Entrepreneur, co-founder of the GoThrive platform and monday.com authorized partner

Nikola Mujdžić Reščić is the co-founder of the GoThrive platform, the owner of the Meritum communication agency and an entrepreneur with vast experience in implementing CRM systems. He has been a user of the monday.com system since 2017 , and became a monday.com authorized partner in 2019.

Sponsors and partnersOur sponsors have made the coffee and brunch experience more enjoyable.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How can I register for GoThrive MeetUp and buy a ticket?

Registration is simple! Click on the "Register" button and fill out the application form. After successful registration, you will receive a link to buy a ticket by e-mail. If you are a student of our course, the discount code will be automatically included in the email.

How much is the ticket price?

The price is: 49 EUR Special offer for participants of our courses: 35 EUR (you will receive a discount code during registration).

Is the ticket in physical form?

No, the ticket is not in physical form. All participants will be on the list during accreditation. It is enough to bring an ID card with you to show at the entrance to enter the event. 😊

How can I get a discount code?

Only participants of our courses automatically receive the discount code. If you are already a participant, the code will be sent to your e-mail when you register for MeetUp. If you have not yet participated in our courses, definitely think about it - with valuable knowledge , you also get special benefits!

Who can participate in the MeetUp?

Welcome to the event: Virtual assistants and those who want to become one. Entrepreneurs and companies interested in working with VAs. Everyone who wants to improve their business skills, build network of contacts and learn more about new business models.

Will food and drinks be provided at the event?

Yes, premium Julius Meinl coffee and delicious brunch are provided for all participants, perfect for informal socializing and networking.

Where is the MeetUp and participant registration?

MeetUp is held at the premises of Algebra, at Gradišćanska 24, Zagreb in hall B3/B4 on the ground floor. Registration of all participants will be at the entrance to foyer B1.

What should I bring to the MeetUp?

Just your positive energy and desire to learn and connect! If you want, you can bring a notebook or laptop to take notes, and don't forget business cards for networking. 😊

Will there be opportunities for networking?

Absolutely! MeetUp includes time for informal networking during welcome coffee and registration, brunch and closing party. This is an ideal opportunity to meet colleagues, potential clients and collaborators.

How to get to Algebra by public transport?

Algebra is located in the western part of Zagreb, at Gradišćanska 24, approximately 500 meters from the Sv. Duh tram stop.

Is there a possibility to park?

Yes, parking is available! ALGEBRA SPARK Parking Space is a modern public underground garage located on the -2nd floor of the Algebra campus, at Gradišćanska 24, Zagreb. The garage offers 93 parking spaces and is available to all visitors Algebra, as well as other users who need parking in the western part of the center of Zagreb. Paying for parking is possible: SMS to the number 707038 By card via the ParkWallet Premium mobile application. Parking zone II is located outside the campus.

What if I can't attend? Am I entitled to a refund?

Refund: It is possible to make a refund up to seven days before the event. Ticket transfer: You can transfer your ticket to another person with prior notification to info@gothrive.hr and no later than three days before the start of the MeetUp. Participation in to the next MeetUp: You can use the paid amount for one of the future appointments.

How can I get more information?

For any additional questions, feel free to contact us via e-mail: info@gothrive.hr

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