Watch the recap video of MeetUp #1 below
After gathering more than 140 ...an event filled with learning and connecting – we are ready for the next edition! 🚀
Kick off your VA story or elevate it to the next level with GoThrive...in Zagreb and step into a community of ambitious virtual assistants.
You can expect inspiring VA experiences, practical tips from the field,... opportunities that can open new doors for your VA career.
🔹 Feel the energy of a community that supports and encourages your growth!
Who Is GoThrive MeetUp For?
🔶 For all aspiring virtual assistants who want to learn how to start a VA career.
🔶 For all established virtual assistants who wish to enhance their business.
🔶 For everyone seeking inspiration, knowledge, contacts, and real opportunities for growth.
🔶 For those who want to be part of the fastest-growing VA community in the region.
🔶 For anyone who loves to learn, share experiences, and build success together!
Program
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Participant registration and Welcome Coffee by Julius Meinl |
| 10:00 - 10:10 | Opening speech by the organizers |
| 10:10 - 10:30 | Nikola Mujdžić Reščić: monday.com showcase |
| 10:30 - 10:50 | Nina Vrkić: From cook to monday.com expert |
| 10:50 - 11:25 | Networking with Julius Meinl |
| 11:25 - 11:45 | Andrea Stepić: Privacy and security protection in a digital environment |
| 11:45 - 13:00 | Brunch by Mlinar & networking |
| 13:00 - 13:20 | 1:1 panel discussion – Berislav Marszalek & Nikola Mujdžić Reščić: The world record challenge: How Entrio and GoThrive together handled a wave of customer inquiries |
| 13:20 - 13:35 | Q&A + Closing remarks |
| 13:35 - 14:35 | Networking |
PricePrice: 49 eurosNumber of participants is limited so hurry up and register!
Sponsors and partnersOur sponsors have made the coffee and brunch experience more enjoyable.
Lecturers
Andrea Stepić – Educator and Consultant for OSINT and Digital Privacy and Security
Andrea helps corporate security teams and companies offering physical protection services to fill critical information gaps and proactively manage risks through OSINT training and the creation of professional OSINT reports, enabling them to protect their personnel, assets, and supply chains, respond to crises, and safeguard their clients. In addition, she organizes lectures and workshops on privacy and security in digital environments aimed at solo entrepreneurs and small businesses, as well as separate workshops for children and parents.
Andrea Stepić is an educator and consultant for OSINT as well as digital privacy and security, with over 20 years of experience using the internet as a research tool (OSINT) in numerous business and private projects, through which she has gained a deep understanding of various methods for protecting privacy and security online.OSINT is the process of collecting, processing, and analyzing data from publicly available sources, including the internet, with the aim of reducing risk and making informed business decisions.She is the owner of the OSINT & Privacy Labs business, and before entering the world of entrepreneurship she worked as a management analyst at an American consulting firm, after which she served nearly 17 years as an officer in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia.
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, owner of the Meritum komunikacije agency, and an entrepreneur with extensive experience in implementing CRM systems. Since 2017 he has been a user of the monday.com system, and in 2019 he became a monday.com authorized partner. He has saved companies significant amounts of working hours and optimized over 50 different processes in more than 10 different industries. As a monday.com expert, he has dedicated himself to design and implementation and leads a team of 13+ monday.com implementers within the GoThrive community.
Nikola Mujdžić Reščić is the co-founder of the GoThrive platform, owner of the Meritum komunikacije agency, and an entrepreneur with extensive experience in implementing CRM systems. Since 2017 he has been a user of the monday.com system, and in 2019 he became a monday.com authorized partner. He has saved companies significant amounts of working hours and optimized over 50 different processes in more than 10 different industries. As a monday.com expert, he has dedicated himself to design and implementation and leads a team of 13+ monday.com implementers within the GoThrive community.Nina Vrkić – Virtual Assistant & Expert for monday.com
She particularly enjoys simplifying business processes and creating efficient systems that save clients time, reduce errors, and bring order to their operations. Her first clients came from the agriculture and architecture industries, where digital support was crucial for growth. Nina's example shows that it doesn't matter where you start, but that you have the courage to take the first step.
Just a few months ago, Nina's workplace was a restaurant kitchen, where she worked as a cook under the pressure of fire, pots, and a fast pace. Although successful in her job, she felt that she wanted and could do more.She began her journey into the online world by training as a virtual assistant, simultaneously learning English and digital tools. She studied at night and worked during the day, and her perseverance step by step led her to the monday.com platform, where she found her true business niche.Today, Nina collaborates with companies that want to digitize their operations, optimize processes, and automate daily tasks through the monday.com system.
Berislav Marszalek – Founder and Owner of Entrio
In 2024, Entrio consists of a team of 40 passionate professionals from the events and technology sectors. United by a mission to revolutionize event management, the Entrio team uses the latest technology and top-notch support to enable event organizers to sell more tickets, save time, and elevate the quality of experiences at events for their fans and attendees.
Berislav Marszalek (pronounced 'Mar-sha-lek'), born on May 6, 1987, in Zagreb, has always been passionate about technology. That passion led him to the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER) in Zagreb, where he graduated in the field of automation. Apart from technology, music—especially playing the piano—is his other great love. These two passions came together in 2011 when, during his student days, he founded Entrio.Today, Entrio is the leading regional self-service platform for ticket sales and event registration. It supports over 4,500 events annually in the Southeast Europe region, including diverse concerts, conferences, festivals, theater performances, exhibitions, and more. Entrio's headquarters are in Zagreb, and the company also has local offices in Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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.
Is the ticket in physical form?
No, the ticket is not in physical form. All participants will be on the list at accreditation. It’s sufficient to bring your ID card and show it at the entrance to enter the event. 😊
Will food and drinks be provided at the event?
Yes, premium Julius Meinl coffee and a delicious brunch are provided for all participants, perfect for informal socializing and networking.
Will there be networking opportunities?
Absolutely! The Meetup includes time for informal networking during the welcome coffee and registration, the brunch, and the closing social. This is an ideal opportunity to meet colleagues from the industry.
How can I 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 parking available?
Yes, parking is available! ALGEBRA SPARK Parking Space is a modern public underground garage on level -2 of the Algebra campus at Gradišćanska 24, Zagreb. The garage offers 93 parking spaces and is available to all Algebra visitors as well as other users needing parking in the western part of central Zagreb. Payment is possible via SMS to 707038 or by card through the ParkWallet Premium mobile app. Outside the campus, there is the III parking zone of Zagrebparking.
What if I cannot attend? Am I entitled to a refund?
Refunds: You can request a refund up to seven days before the event. Ticket transfer: You may transfer your ticket to another person by notifying info@gothrive.hr no later than three days before the Meetup starts. Participation in the next Meetup: You can apply your payment toward a future date, also no later than three days before the Meetup begins.
How can I get more information?
For any additional questions, feel free to contact us via e-mail: info@gothrive.hr