Meetup NextWave Builders: SaaS in the AI Agentic World
Join us for NextWave Builders, a high-impact meetup organized by Start:up Slovenia in collaboration with AWS Startups, Mainstream, and TD Synnex. This event dives into the heart of where cloud, AI, and early-stage funding intersect — with a special focus on Agentic SaaS and what it means for startup founders in 2025.
Whether you’re building products for AI agents, optimizing infrastructure, or fundraising for Seed+, this is where you’ll get the insight, tools, and connections to move faster and smarter.
Why you should attend
Learn how SaaS is evolving as AI agents become core users
Unlock the full value of AWS credits and partner support
Hear directly from leading VC investors on AI startup trends
Network with other ambitious founders and startup enablers
Agenda
12:45 – Arrival & welcome
13:00 – SaaS in the AI Agentic World
Markus Kaiser, Principal Solutions Architect, AWS Startups
Explore how SaaS must adapt as AI agents, not humans, execute workflows. Discover what’s changing — and what will still matter.
13:45 – Activate Your Startup’s Full Potential with AWS Credits
Daniel Rubio, Sr. Strategic Account Manager, AWS Startups
David Bevc, Cloud Transformation Strategist, Mainstream
Concrete steps to boost your infrastructure performance, cut costs, and scale faster with cloud resources and expert guidance.
14:15 – Fireside Chat: Early-Stage Investors on AI
Aleš Pustovrh, Partner, Fil Rouge Capital
Tilen Šarlah, Managing Partner, Feelsgood Capital
Get behind-the-scenes insights into how investors evaluate AI startups, which teams are raising in 2025, and what really sets them apart.
15:00 – Networking with drinks & finger food
Speakers
Markus Kaiser – Principal Solutions Architect, AWS Startups
25+ years in tech. Expert in SaaS design and startup enablement. Runs SaaS.MUC community with 1,400+ members.
Daniel Rubio – Sr. Account Manager, AWS Startups DACH & CEE
Supports high-potential startups in CEE with tailored AWS solutions and funding strategies.
David Bevc – Cloud Transformation Strategist, Mainstream
Veteran IT architect helping startups build cost-efficient, high-performance cloud environments.
Tilen Šarlah – Managing Partner, Feelsgood Capital
EIF-backed impact investor with 18+ years in capital markets. Mentors startups on scaling and fundraising.
Aleš Pustovrh – Partner, Fil Rouge Capital
VC partner with 200+ startup deals, PhD in open innovation, and deep insight into early-stage venture trends.
Register now
This is a free, in-person meetup for startup founders and teams — but space is limited and seats are going fast.
Register now – first come, first served.