
2026 speaker
Maks Stempniewicz
General Partner

Maks Stempniewicz is an entrepreneur, investor, and technology enthusiast focused on supporting innovative startups and building communities around entrepreneurship, education, and emerging technologies. As General Partner of Techni Ventures, he leads investments in high-growth technology companies, with a particular focus on the United States.
Through the fund, he has backed founders ranging from Thiel Fellows to experienced entrepreneurs who have previously built and exited unicorn-scale companies, providing capital, strategic support, and access to international networks.
At Techni Ventures, Maks invests primarily in software, artificial intelligence, deep technology, and technology-enabled businesses with global ambitions. In addition to early-stage venture investments, he actively participates in pre-IPO opportunities and private market syndicates, helping investors gain access to some of the world’s most sought-after technology companies before they reach the public markets. His approach combines venture investing, ecosystem building, and long-term partnership with exceptional founders.
Beyond investing, Maks is involved in education and innovation initiatives that connect technology, entrepreneurship, and talent development. He is one of the driving forces behind Techni Schools, a modern secondary education platform combining physical campuses and online learning. Across his ventures, he is driven by the belief that innovation is created through a combination of ambitious people, strong networks, practical education, and long-term thinking.
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