December 18, 2021 - Adria Business Network #19 hosted TikTok sensation with half a million followers Dario Marčac at the third and last ABN in 2021.

Dario Marčac is in the Top 10 Balkan TikTokers and is one of the organizers of the first TikTok meet-up in Croatia.

The event was organized by entrepreneurs Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency (www.forcadigitalagency.com), and Lea Kosović, owner of LOL Event Management (www.lol.hr) at Aspira College, which is a partner of the event. The goal of the event is business networking in Croatia and the region, creating business opportunities and encouraging continuous education. In addition, the event offers the opportunity for all participants to get to know each other better and network in a more targeted way.

“The visit was especially interesting because Lea and Barbara studied the topic of the panel well, asked quality questions, and maintained a relaxed atmosphere throughout the event. Thank you Željka for the invitation and to everyone for the excellent organization and interactive meeting!" said Dario after the event. 

The diamond partner of the event is A1 Croatia. The silver sponsor is ManpowerGroup. The sponsors of the event are Bagatin Polyclinic and the Aspira High School.

Partners are Vladimir Abicic Photography, Kupovino Vino - Kupilek, Planet Art Theater, and Sana Delicatessen.

Media partners of the event are the magazine and portal Poduzetnik, magazine and portal Zaposlena, Netokracija, She.hr, Zagrebonline.hr, Rep.hr, Glas Istre, Flash.hr, Moja Domovina, Total Croatia News, Fama, ZgExpress, Akademija Art, Radio 92 FM and Znatko.

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November 26, 2021 - Adria Business Network #18 was held with sales expert Vedran Sorić, who added excellent energy to the networking event.

Adria Business Network #18 hosted sales enthusiast and consultant Vedran Sorić at his second gathering this season. The event was organized by entrepreneurs Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency (www.forcadigitalagency.com), and Lee Kosović, owner of LOL Event Management (www.lol.hr) at Aspira College, which is a partner of the event. The goal of the event is business networking in Croatia and the region, creating business opportunities and encouraging continuous education. The event offers the opportunity for all participants to get to know each other better and network better and in a targeted way.

Vedran reviewed the event:

“I have always considered and will consider that such events where knowledge is transferred are never enough. So my message would be that just as each of us is an individual, so are our customers. If customers don’t accept you as what you are, you may not be the ideal salesperson for them. Can you learn some of that to reduce that difference? YOU CAN. Can you adapt to most situations and people and be flexible in your performance? YOU CAN. After all, that's what real professionals do. But can you achieve that in 100% of cases? Probably YES, if you put in a lot of effort, but the question is DO YOU WANT IT?"

Željka Barišić, Forca Digital Agency owner and one of the founders of Adria Business Network, added: “Excellent energy and a lecture supported by concrete examples. The audience was also delighted because Vedran included them in the interaction. For the first time, we had networked with Sana delicacies that everyone present could enjoy. One wonderful evening that motivated us to continue with the same enthusiasm.”

The diamond partner of the event is A1 Croatia. The silver sponsor is ManpowerGroup. The event is sponsored by the Bagatin Polyclinic and the Aspira High School. Partners are Vladimir Abicic Photography, Kupovino vino - Kupilek, Valenta Wines, Planet Art Theater, and Sana Delicatessen.

Media partners of the event are the magazine and portal Poduzetnik, magazine and portal Zaposlena, Netokracija, She.hr, Zagrebonline.hr, Rep.hr, Glas Istre, Flash.hr, Moja Domovina, Total Croatia News, Fama, ZgExpress, Akademija Art, Radio 92 FM, and Znatko.

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November 15, 2021 - Adria Business Network #18 will be held on November 24, 2021, at 6 pm at Aspira High School, Heinzelova 62a, in Zagreb.

The event is organized and hosted by Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency (www.forcadigitalagency.com), and Lea Kosović, owner of LOL Event Management (www.lol.hr).

The featured guest for this edition is Vedran Sorić. As a young entrepreneur, Vedran wanted to learn as many things as possible - people would say: "he was everywhere". A long time ago, he found his business path in sales, combining it with his greatest passions - the automotive world and modern technologies (IT/artificial intelligence).

Over time, he has tried his hand at most sales positions - from sales representative, KAM, sales manager, business development manager to sales director, and finally executive director and board member. He has also experienced many challenges around the world, constantly learning to understand and accept different cultures, opinions, and ways of communicating.

Over the years, he has helped many salespeople, managers, and sales managers rethink the way they communicate, negotiate, and live in a sales world. He claims a wise person once told him, "You don't work in sales - you live it."

For Vedran, selling is the heart, soul, and bloodstream of every business.

After the panel, attendees will be able to present a one-minute pitch so that all participants can get to know each other.

Finally, in an informal gathering with quality wines from the sponsors, everyone will have the opportunity to share experiences with other participants.

The number of places is limited, so hurry to secure your place here: https://www.entrio.hr/event/adria-business-network-18-10170

The diamond partner of the event is A1. The silver sponsor is ManpowerGroup. The event is sponsored by the Bagatin Polyclinic and the Aspira High School.

Partners are Vladimir Abicic Photography, Kupinovo vino - Kupilek, Valenta Wines, Planet Art Theater, and Sana Delicatessen.

Media partners of the event are the magazine and portal Poduzetnik, magazine and portal Zaposlena, Netokracija, She.hr, Zagrebonline.hr, Rep.hr, Glas Istre, Flash.hr, Moja Domovina, Total Croatia News, Fama, ZgExpress, Akademija Art, Radio 92 FM, and Znatko.

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October 28, 2021 - Adria Business Network's 3rd season was opened with a lecture by Dražen Oreščanin, a partner in the company Poslovna inteligencija and the Executive Director of the Voice of Entrepreneurs Association.

The event was organized by entrepreneurs Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency (www.forcadigitalagency.com), and Lee Kosović, owner of LOL Event Management (www.lol.hr) at Aspira High School, which is a partner of the event. The event's goal is business networking in Croatia and the region, creating business opportunities, and encouraging continuous education. In addition, the event offers the opportunity for all participants to get to know each other better and network better and in a targeted way.

Dražen said the following about his participation in the event: “It was relaxed and inspiring, an interesting audience, we talked about many topics from the spectrum of entrepreneurship. We should definitely support events of this type that encourage the entrepreneurial climate in the country, and I am grateful for the invitation and the opportunity to share my business experience."

"I am extremely pleased with the opening of the third season of our successful event. Our guest looked back on his business journey, gave us important entrepreneurial lessons, and talked about UGP's plans and his candidacy for the Croatian Chamber of Commerce president. In short, we enjoyed it. However, the most important message for the end was - dream big," said Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency and one of the founders of Adria Business Network, after the event.

Lea Kosović, owner of LOL Event Management and also the founder of Adria Business Network, said: "Dražen was a complete refreshment for the start of the third season. I am really looking forward to the next edition, and I am glad to be a new part of this beautiful entrepreneurial story."

The diamond partner of the event is A1. The silver sponsor is ManpowerGroup. The event is sponsored by the Bagatin Polyclinic and the Aspira High School. The event partners are Vladimir Abicic Photography, Kupinovo vino - Kupilek, and Planet Art Theater.

The media partners of the event are the magazine and portal Poduzetnik, the magazine and portal Zaposlena, Netokracija, She.hr, Zagrebonline.hr, Rep.hr, Glas Istre, Flash.hr, Moja Domovina, Total Croatia News, Fama, ZgExpress, Akademija Art and Radio 92 FM.

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October 19, 2021 - Adria Business Network 17 will be held on October 27 with entrepreneur Dražen Oreščanin.

Adria Business Network is entering its third season and is proud of their 17th edition, organized by successful entrepreneurs Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency (www.forcadigitalagency.com), and Lee Kosović, owner of LOL Event Management (www.lol.hr). Guests will also be able to follow current moderator Kristina Krstinić in the role of a lecturer and consultant for EU funds on their new EU Business Brunch platform.

The first Adria Business Network event this season will take place on October 27, 2021, at 6 pm at Aspira High School, Heinzelova 62a, Zagreb.

In the first part of the event, the guest is Dražen Oreščanin, one of the three founders and partners in the company Poslovna inteligencija, a leading implementer of analytical IT systems in Croatia and the region with almost 150 employees in Croatia and branches in Serbia, Montenegro, BiH, UK, Austria, and Slovenia. Since the founding of the company in 2001, he has been the Director of Strategy and Development, and since 2010 he has been the President of the Management Board. He is responsible for the development of new markets, the realization and development of relationships with strategic partners, and the development of new products and services. He participates in the most complex projects in the role of enterprise architect with clients such as Hrvatski telekom, A1 Hrvatska, United Grupa, Crnogorski telekom, Telenor, Telekom Slovenije, Tisak and many others. In 2011, he completed a postgraduate study of applied computing at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, which earned him the title of Master of Science. He is currently attending doctoral studies. From 2013 to 2015, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Croatian Independent Software Exporters CISEx. He is one of the initiators and the Executive Director of the Voice of Entrepreneurs Association and one of the initiators and mentors in the BIRD Incubator.

The second part of the event follows with a personal presentation from all participants with a one-minute pitch.

Finally, in an informal gathering with quality sponsor wines, everyone present will have the opportunity to share experiences with other participants.

The number of places is limited, and you can secure your place on time, by registering via the link https://www.entrio.hr/event/adria-business-network-17-9964
The diamond partner of the event is A1. The silver sponsor is ManpowerGroup. The event is sponsored by the Bagatin Polyclinic and the Aspira High School. Partners are Vladimir Abicic Photography, Kupovino Vino - Kupilek, Valenta Wines, and Planet Art Theater.

The media partners of the event are the magazine and portal Poduzetnik, the magazine and portal Zaposlena, Netokracija, She.hr, Zagrebonline.hr, Rep.hr, Glas Istre, Flash.hr, Moja Domovina, Total Croatia News, Fama, ZgExpress, Akademija Art and Radio 92 FM.

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May 28, 2021 - Adria Business Network #16, organized by entrepreneurs Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency (www.forcadigitalagency.com), and Kristina Krstinić, owner of MIKRIS Project Management (www.mikris.eu), was held on May 26, 2021, for the second time at Aspira High School. Monika Mikac was the featured guest. 

The event's goal is business networking in Croatia and the region, creating business opportunities, and encouraging continuous education. The event offers the opportunity for all participants to get to know each other better and network better and in a targeted way.

The guest lecturer was Monika Mikac, CBO at QEV Technologies, a company that leads one of the Formula E teams and offers engineering services for the automotive industry focused on the electrification segment. She started her career as a COO at Rimac Automobili d.o.o.

Monika said the following about the event: “It was a pleasure to share my story and experiences at this event. I like that it was not a classic presentation but a pleasant conversation and interaction with all the other participants. Networking after the panel offered an opportunity to get to know the participants better, but also to make good contacts for future business."

“It was extraordinary to be in the company of a female from the automotive industry because it’s a predominantly male world. We received a lot of practical advice, from the fact that it is worth learning Chinese to that the companies we work in, in addition to business, can also give us valuable life experiences, mostly based on interpersonal relationships. In addition, we learned a bit about Formula E-racing and how electric cars work," Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency and one of the founders of Adria Business Network, said after the event.

“Another fun and inspiring gathering is behind us. Our guest Monika Mikac talked about the trends in the e-car industry and its turbulent beginnings. In addition, she gave us some excellent advice, and what I remember the most is that if you are young, you should not be afraid to learn new jobs/projects because the worst that can happen is to fail, but again, on the other hand, what is the best that can happen is - to succeed! And that's why young people shouldn't be afraid to take risks, because the one who is ready to give will get it," said Kristina Krstinić, owner of MIKRIS Project Management in Zagreb and also the founder of Adria Business Network.

The diamond partner of the event is A1. The silver sponsor is ManpowerGroup. The event is sponsored by the Bagatin Polyclinic and the Aspira High School.

Partners are Vladimir Abicic Photography, Aero Print, Bornstein Wine Shop, Kupinovo Vino - Kupilek, Planet Art Theater, and Croatian Choco Concept.

The media partners of the event are the magazine and portal Poduzetnik, the magazine and portal Zaposlena, Netokracija, She.hr, Zagrebonline.hr, Rep.hr, Glas Istre, Flash.hr, Moja Domovina, Total Croatia News, Fama, ZgExpress, Akademija Art and Radio 92 FM.

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May 9, 2021 - The 16th annual Adria Business Network is organized by successful entrepreneurs Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency, and Kristine Krstinić, owner of MIKRIS Project Management. The event will be held on May 26, 2021, at 6 pm at the Aspira High School, Heinzelova 62a, Zagreb.

In the first part of the event, the guest is Monika Mikac, CBO at QEV Technologies company, leading one of the E-Formula teams and offers engineering services for the automotive industry focused on the electrification segment. She started her career as a COO at Rimac Automobili. She helped the company grow from the first employee to 350 of them. As one of the first 5 employees, this meant covering PR and marketing activities to financial and administrative responsibilities. She actively participated and helped Rimac Automobili get an investment of 10 million euros in 2014 and an investment of 30 million euros in 2017. She was actively involved in all the projects the company worked on, which gave her the opportunity to develop strategic business segments in the company. She graduated in political science from the University of Zagreb and is a certified project manager.

A personal presentation of all present follows in the second part of the event through a one-minute pitch.

In the end, in an informal gathering with quality sponsor wines, everyone present will have the opportunity to share experiences with other participants. The number of places is limited, and you can secure your place on time by registering via the link. 

The diamond partner of the event is A1. The silver sponsor is ManpowerGroup. The event is sponsored by the Bagatin Polyclinic and the Aspira High School.

Partners are Vladimir Abicic Photography, Aero Print, Bornstein Wine Shop, Kupinovo vino – Kupilek, Valenta wines, Planet Art Theater, and Croatian Choco Concept.

The media partners of the event are the magazine and portal Poduzetnik, the magazine and portal Zaposlena, Netokracija, She.hr, Zagrebonline.hr, Rep.hr, Glas Istre, Flash.hr, Moja Domovina, Total Croatia News, Fama, ZgExpress, Akademija Art and Radio 92 FM.

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April 1, 2021 - Adria Business Network #15, organized by entrepreneurs Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency (www.forcadigitalagency.com), and Kristina Krstinić, owner of MIKRIS Project Management (www.mikris.eu), was held for the first time at Aspira High School.

The goal of the event is business networking in Croatia and the region, creating business opportunities, and encouraging continuous education. The event offers the opportunity for all participants to get to know each other better and network in a more targeted way.

The guest lecturer was Matija Žulj, owner and director of Agrivi, who spoke about digitalization in agriculture. The lecture was extremely interactive and with many questions from the audience.

After the lecture, all those present had the opportunity to taste the products of the Croatian Choco Concept and taste selected wines from the Vinoteka Bornstein.
The organizers and hosts said the following about the atmosphere at the event:

"Given the whole situation with the pandemic and having to limit socializing to 25 people, I can say that the atmosphere was a little different from what we are used to and that the social part this time had the impression of a family gathering. There were fewer of us so the audience could participate more often in the discussion with their questions. A really nice interaction was created between the guest lecturer and everyone present. The new location where we held our event for the first time last night, Aspira High School, brought new energy to the whole story and we are happy about that," Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency and one of the founders of Adria Business Network, said after the event.

“Behind us is another great lecture, which was extremely instructive. Matija Žulj not only presented his entrepreneurial path but also educated us about food and its method of production. The atmosphere at our new location at Aspira High School was relaxed and pleasant, with questions from participants and interaction a great discussion developed. This was followed by relaxed networking with great drinks from the Bornstein wine shop," said Kristina Krstinić, owner of MIKRIS Project Management in Zagreb and also the founder of Adria Business Network, after the event.

The diamond partner of the event is A1. The silver sponsor is ManpowerGroup. The event is sponsored by the Bagatin Polyclinic and the Aspira High School.

Partners are Vladimir Abicic Photography, Aero Print, Vinoteka Bornstein, Kupovinp Wine - Kupilek, Planet Art Theater, and Croatian Choco Concept.

Media partners of the event are magazine and portal Poduzetnik, magazine and portal Zaposlena, Netokracija, She.hr, Zagrebonline.hr, Rep.hr, Glas Istre, Flash.hr, Moja Domovina, Total Croatia News, Fama, ZgExpress, Akademija Art and Radio 92 FM.

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March 2, 2021 - Adria Business Network 15, organized by successful entrepreneurs Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency (www.forcadigitalagency.com), and Kristina Krstinić, owner of MIKRIS Project Management (www.mikris.eu), will be held on March 31, 2021, at 6 pm, at the new location, Aspira High School, Heinzelova 62a, Zagreb.

In the first part of the event, the guest is Matija Žulj, founder and director of AGRIVI - a global agro-technological company with a vision to change the way food is produced and positively affect a billion people. AGRIVI software serves farmers to help achieve sustainable and profitable production. Matija himself became a farmer and planted a blueberry plantation to determine what challenges a farmer faces in everyday production.

Today, Matija is a recognized entrepreneur and leader in the industry, where through various lectures and participation in conferences in Croatia and around the world, he popularizes the importance of agriculture digitalization. The passion for combining technology, agriculture, and positive influence in the world have set high standards for a company that is today one of the key companies in the agricultural software industry.

The second part of the event is followed by one-minute pitches from all participants.

Finally, in an informal gathering with quality wine sponsors, everyone present will have the opportunity to share experiences with other participants.

The number of places is limited, and you can secure your place on time by registering HERE.

The diamond partner of the event is A1. The silver sponsor is ManpowerGroup. The event is sponsored by the Bagatin Polyclinic and Aspira High School.

Partners are Vladimir Abicic Photography, Aero Print, Bornstein Wine Shop, Kupinovo vino - Kupilek, Valenta wines, Planet Art Theater, and Croatian Choco Concept.

Media partners of the event are magazine and portal Poduzetnik, magazine and portal Zaposlena, Netokracija, She.hr, Zagrebonline.hr, Rep.hr, Glas Istre, Flash.hr, Moja Domovina, Total Croatia News, Fama, ZgExpress, Akademija Art and Radio 92 FM.

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December 1, 2020 -  Adria Business Network #13, organized by successful entrepreneurs Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency and Kristina Krstinić, owner of MIKRIS Project Management, will be held on December 15, 2020, at 6 pm, this time online.

The first part of the event welcomes experienced and successful entrepreneurs Ognjen Bagatin, co-owner of the Bagatin Polyclinic and owner of the media platform Entrepreneur, and Dario Marenić, owner of Elda, with whom the participants will discuss the most valuable lessons of 2020. With their knowledge, they will try to help everyone who is currently in a hopeless business situation, but also those who need any advice from the business sphere.

Ognjen Bagatin, as a co-owner of the leading polyclinic for dentistry, aesthetic surgery, and dermatology in Croatia, encouraged the development of corporate entrepreneurship and project management in the medical segment. With his extensive knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the private health care system, he encourages the development of a positive corporate culture. For many years, in addition to his professional education, he led sports teams and clubs as a coach, and he always strives to bring team spirit, togetherness and the right values into the corporate culture. According to IMTJ, the Bagatin Polyclinic is at the very top of the list of the best polyclinics in the world.

Dario Marenić has 39 years of entrepreneurial experience and is the owner of the company Elda, which specializes in the production of liquids for electronic cigarettes, which exports its products to over 80 countries around the world. He has won numerous international awards, such as the Vapor Digest Award, a well-known magazine in the United States that listed Elda as a gold standard e-liquid manufacturer. He was also named the best project manager in Croatia in 2015, which Croma awarded to Dario Marenić, and the AAA certificate of creditworthiness excellence, which is behind the business of Elda.

In the second part of the event, everyone present in the online event will have the opportunity to ask questions that the guests will answer.

The purpose of this slightly different event is that this time, instead of the classic lecture and networking, everyone will receive answers to the challenges of the current situation.

The number of places is limited, and you can secure your place on time by registering via the link https://www.entrio.hr/event/retrospektiva-2020-iskusni-poduzetnici-odgovaraju-na-vasa-pitanja-8644

Adria Business Network is organized by successful entrepreneurs Željka Barišić, owner of Forca Digital Agency (www.forcadigitalagency.com) and Kristina Krstinić, owner of MIKRIS Project Management (www.mikris.eu).

The diamond partner of the event is A1. Silver sponsors are FINA and ManpowerGroup.

The event is sponsored by the Bagatin Polyclinic and the FORUM Zagreb Congress Center.

Partners are Vladimir Abicic Photography, Aero Print, Kupinovo Wine - Kupilek, Valenta Wines and Planet Art Theater.

The media partners of the event are the magazine and portal Poduzetnik, the magazine and portal Zaposlena, Netokracija, She.hr, Zagrebonline.hr, Rep.hr, Glas Istre, Flash.hr, Moja Domovina, Total Croatia News, Fama, ZgExpress, Akademija Art and Radio 92 FM.

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