Impact Night — Summer Edition

​​AI is not only changing tools. It is changing how companies hire, how teams work, how leaders make decisions, and how businesses stay relevant.

​For business owners, scale-up leaders, SME managers, and ambitious professionals, the question is no longer only: “How do we keep up?”
The better question is:

​How do we lead better while the market, the team, and the rules of work are changing?

​On June 11, Impact Night is bringing a carefully selected group of business owners, founders, leaders, operators, and ambitious professionals together on the summer terrace of Design Hotel Neruda, in the heart of Prague, for an evening of practical insight, creative leadership, good food, high-quality conversations, and focused access to mentors.

Opening Talk: David Papa

Does Not Work Well With Others — A Workplace Roast and Creative Leadership Survival Guide

We’ll kick off the evening with David Papa, who combines improv, stand-up comedy, and leadership insights to explore the realities of modern work. From endless meetings and innovation theatre to awkward feedback and performative leadership, David brings humor to the challenges we all recognize.

Having worked with more than 500 leaders across companies including Zapier, Peloton, Nokia, and Maersk, David shares a simple but powerful message: the leaders people want to follow are often the most human, creative, and present. Expect laughter, honest reflection, and practical ideas for leading with greater authenticity, creativity, and impact.

Fireside Chat: Ondřej Illek, Co-founder & COO, Finlay

Following David’s opening session, we’ll sit down with Ondřej Illek for a candid conversation about the evolving tech hiring landscape, the impact of AI on roles and organizations, and what companies need to do to attract and retain top talent.

We’ll discuss what makes professionals valuable beyond their job titles, how leadership approaches to talent are changing, and how businesses can adapt in a rapidly shifting market.

What Makes This Evening Different

Attendees will have the opportunity to pre-book up to three focused 1:1 mentor conversations throughout the event, based on their interests and mentor availability.

Whether you're looking for guidance on leadership, business growth, team development, AI adoption, branding, financial health, career progression, or personal effectiveness, these conversations are designed to provide practical insights and actionable next steps.

Mentor Conversations for Sustainable Growth

Throughout the evening, experienced mentors will be available for focused one-on-one discussions, helping attendees navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with leading a business, managing a team, growing a function, or planning their next professional move.

Who this is for

​▪ Business owners and SME leaders who are managing people, clients, growth, and change.

​▪ Scale-up founders and co-founders who are leading teams, hiring, improving culture, and adapting to AI.

​▪ Managing directors and team leaders who want sharper thinking around leadership, people, and the future of work.

​▪ Consultants and fractional leaders who advise companies and want stronger conversations around business, positioning, AI, and growth.

​▪ Product, design, business, HR, and operations leaders who want to stay relevant as AI changes how work gets done.

​▪ Ambitious professionals who are responsible for projects, teams, clients, or business outcomes and want to make better decisions about their next stage of growth.

​▪ Professionals navigating career or market change who want sharper thinking around AI, leadership, personal positioning, health, relationships, and financial stability.