Here, you can meet our team and the Huge mentor’s family. We are a team of innovation ecosystem creators with years of experience under our belts.
Are you interested in joining us?
Read the description and our story, and if you feel that your personal and professional profile match the Huge Thing team, send us your application or ask if we have open recruitment to JoinTheTeam@hugething.vc
We are a team of enthusiasts who support organizations at every stage of the process of working with innovations.
So, if you like people, love startups, and if you are interested in the startup's ecosystem – Huge Thing is a good place for you 
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We are currently looking for a new member to our team in innovation management and acceleration field 🙂
Do you have Program Manager or Innovation Designer experience, and are you looking for another job opportunity? Ask if we have an open recruitment process or send the application to JoinTheTeam@hugething.vc
‘Huge Thing is about mentoring’ – this motto describes us the best.
Our main focus is on high-quality mentoring and professional workshops. We work with many experts from all around the world to support our partners and startups.
Monika Synoradzka
CEO of Huge Thing, Innovation Strategist, Change Manager
Monika specializes in developing and implementing innovation strategies within organizations, as well as building a culture of innovation across companies from various sectors. Since 2012, she has been associated with the VC fund group SpeedUp Group, and till 2025, she was a Partner at the funds.
She is an experienced facilitator, innovation readiness researcher, and innovation strategist. I have worked with organizations such as (among others) Rossmann, Żabka Polska, Novartis, Atlas Ward, and TETOS.
After hours, I’m huge book lover and co-create Bookowski – independent Bookstores located in Poznań.
Natalia Litman
Delivery Lead, Senior Program Manager
Natalia joined Huge Thing in 2019. As a Senior Program Manager, she implements acceleration and educational programs (Poland Prize, PlusJeden do Rozwoju) in line with Huge Thing’s standards.
As a Delivery Lead, she focuses on the operation of Huge Thing as an organization, financial issues, team planning, and quality of activities carried out by the company. Natalia loves to sail around Masuria and Croatia, and on gray days eats sushi and watches tennis.
Maryla Wojcieszek
Head of Knowledge, Head of Innovation Management & Strategy, Change Manager
As the Head of Innovation Management & Strategy, Maryla supports large organizations in innovation-related processes. This includes, among others: creating innovation management strategies, structuring the work of innovation teams and facilitating effective cooperation with startups. Additionally, as Head of Knowledge, she’s responsible for knowledge management within the Huge Thing team. She is also a designer and workshop facilitator. On behalf of Huge Thing, Maryla cooperates with brands such as Rossmann, Tetos, Żabka, Novartis, Saint-Gobain, Veolia and the Zduńska Wola City Hall. She’s also a co-host of a podcast focused on innovation-related topics – Huge Talks by Huge Thing, created together with Mam Startup and Google for Startups.
Maryla is an experienced designer of (public) programs supporting startup ecosystem in Poland. She has co-created, among others, Scale UP – the first public acceleration program connecting startups and corporations.
A gardener and a LEGO fan.
Maria Tyka-Majewska
Acceleration Lead
Expert in creating innovation and acceleration programs. As a member of the Huge Thing team, she is responsible for the creation and coordination of acceleration programs and direct cooperation with startups.
Before joining the Huge Thing team, she gained experience at the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development, Startup Academy and the Polish Development Fund, where she was responsible for coordinating incubation and acceleration projects.
Italian and Spanish cuisine enthusiast.
Damian Wielechowski
Senior Marketing and Communication Manager
Damian manages the external and internal communications of SpeedUp Group, including Huge Thing. He joined the team in 2017 and since then has been working with business representatives, business environment institutions, public administration, media, and the academic community.
In addition to activities related to Speedup Group, Damian supports the fund’s portfolio companies in the area of marketing and PR. He has served on the jury of many competitions, including ImpactCEE, and acted as a mentor at startup events such as hackathons and Startup Weekend.
Damian is also the author of the Poznan Startup Guide and co-author of the Krakow Startup Guide, as well as organizer of many events dedicated to startups and investors.
Franek Domachowski
Junior Program Manager
At Huge Thing, Franek actively supports programme managers in running acceleration programmes. He is an innovation and technology enthusiast with a deep passion for fashion and fabrics.
He studied at the School of Innovations at SWPS University in Warsaw, where he gained valuable knowledge about cutting-edge solutions. During his studies, he also worked as a researcher, conducting interviews for various projects, including a collaboration with Sexed. He gained valuable experience as a junior insight specialist, where he was responsible for creating UX reports.
Franek is a true people person, always eager to start conversations and meet new people. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors and unwinding with a good film.
Mateusz Szymański
Program Manager
Tech and innovation enthusiasts, especially those with positive social impact, Greentech, and health tech solutions. In Huge Thing, Mateusz is responsible for co-running acceleration programs. In 2022 he was co-running the 12th edition of the Google for Startups pre-acceleration program.
Previously he worked in the sales and product departments, where he was responsible for outreach activities and product communication. He’s also gained experience in project coordination and internal communication, working as a Spokesperson for Poznań’s department of NGO organization The Polish Forum of Young Diplomats. He was a co-creator of the social campaign “Paragraphs without blunder” which mission was to educate high school students about their rights.
During his spare time, he likes to read about international politics and the economy. Strategic games enjoyer. He’ll surely like to play chess with you.
Magda Stachowiak
Project Manager
Magda joined Huge Thing in 2021. Responsible for our Gov Tech inno_Lab acceleration programs and cooperation with the public administration. She runs projects for smart city. She is also responsible for building bridges between innovators – corporations, startups and the administration.
Previously, since 2015, she cooperated on our projects for Gov Tech and corporations. Connected with the Poznań Startup Community. Experience in organizing events for the MedTech community. She worked in advertising and interactive agencies, creating brand campaigns and loyalty programs. She helped implement technologies into the organization.
Passionate about personal development, psychobiology, and supporting women in creating businesses. The creator of the projects Kobiecy Poznań Przebudzenie and Joy of Life.
Joanna Kozioł
Project Manager/ Innovation Specialist
Joanna joined Huge Thing in 2024. As an Interim Innovation Specialist she is responsible for cooperation with bigger organisations in the area of innovations management.
Her professional experience is based on academia and R&D projects related to Disaster Risk Reduction and safety engineering. Moreover last year she decided to switch industry and entered the “innovative” ecosystem of start-ups and acceleration which inspires her more and more.
She is a huuuge fan of city breaks and the art of cafe hopping.
Jagoda Bujno
Junior Communication Specialist
Jagoda joined Huge Thing in 2024 as part of the communication team. She’s responsible for creating content, managing social media channels, and supporting marketing activities to ensure consistent and engaging communication. She also takes care of the visual side of Huge Thing’s materials and supports the team in organizing events and building relationships with partners.
What she enjoys most about her work is telling good stories and connecting with people both online and offline :)
Before joining Huge Thing, she was involved in projects related to the Erasmus+ program. Outside of work, you’ll probably find her planning her next trip, taking care of her houseplants (there’s a lot of them), or with a book in hand.
Olga Dzieciątkowska
Innovation Manager
Olga joined Huge Thing in 2024 and strengthened the consulting team. Together with Maryla, Magda and Asia she supports large organizations (both private and public) in processes related to innovation.
Before joining Huge Thing, Olga was driving the adoption of digital and innovative solutions across the city of Poznan. As the Coordinator and Inventor of Poznan CityLab she managed the City App and Open Data Platform and championed projects aimed at empowering digital skills.
Her focus extends to digital health and education, advocating for civic education and the concept of smart cities, particularly among the youth. As a certified city guide, she leverages her deep understanding of Poznań’s urban landscape to foster sustainable development by integrating local businesses, NGOs, and public sector into the city’s growth initiatives.
Alongside her work with Huge Thing, Olga is also a Local Officer in the European Commission’s 100 ICC Initiative and an Urban Policy Expert on electric cargo bikes in a project with the Adam Mickiewicz University.
She is an occasional triathlete and half-marathoner, a dedicated yogi, and a passionate Iga Świątek fan.
Orlen
1. Tools for econometric analysis in the MarTech
We are looking for a solution that will enable econometric analyses in the context of planning marketing campaign activities. The system should have the capability to create econometric models (automatically, manually, inference systems based on distributed databases)
2. Electricity management in pilot energy community to to increase efficiency
We’re seeking a new energy billing model and compatible control system for a 50 kWp PV and 120 kWh energy storage project within an energy community. The solution must optimize electricity management based on dynamic pricing, enable monitoring, forecasting, and flow control for maximized self-consumption and adaptation to local energy needs. Scalability for future offerings is important.
3. Innovative technologies to improve the energy efficiency of process steam production
We are looking for a technology based on the cascade conversion of energy from hot air to improve the efficiency of steam production processes and generate additional electricity from previously unused thermal resources.
4. Tools to detect potential irregularities/frauds in the handling of transactions at petrol stations
We are looking for a solution to increase the level of detection and prevention of activities that may occur in transactions at service stations. The solution should use self-learning mechanisms.
5. Tools to optimise the management of the vehicle fleet (forklifts and tractors) on the production site
We are looking for a tool to coordinate the movement of vehicles (forklifts, tractors and semi-trailers up to 12 tonnes) within the company to enable the automation of company intralogistics.
6. Tools for measuring process steam flow using non-invasive techniques
We are looking for non-invasive tools to improve the accuracy of steam measurements on production facilities.
BNP Paribas
1. We are looking for an AI tool (agent) that will support BNP Paribas in a quick analysis of sme companies using available and up-to-date online sources for banking products.
2. Anti-fraud and KYC tool
We are looking for tools to support anti-fraud, anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) processes. These tools should demonstrate an innovative, proprietary approach to detecting fraud and money laundering patterns. We expect them to provide functionality to detect dormant accounts used for cybercrime, significantly speed up and simplify KYC activities, and effectively cross-check information between different data channels.
Carslberg Polska
Complaints and inquiries module in Hoppy application
We’re looking for a solution applicable in the Hoppy application which will support users in sending complaints. On the other hand the solution should support admin in effective management of reported complaints and inquiries.
PM3D
Data aggregator
We are looking for solutions that allow aggregation of data from different municipal systems. Current municipal systems are fragmented and poorly integrated due to disparate technologies and vendor lock-in, hindering public service and data management. This lack of a universal platform prevents efficient data exchange between key services.
The business need is an open, secure, and scalable integration platform to unify systems, improve management, and enhance citizen service.
Saint-Gobain
1. AI Agent
We are looking for an AI tool that will function within the website and, based on the company’s data resources, answer customer questions and create personalized recommendations for the use of Saint-Gobain materials and services. The agent must understand project requirements, suggest optimal materials and ensure compliance with sustainability and construction standards. His main task will be to provide Investors, Contractors and Designers with reliable information on the company’s products and complete system solutions tailored to the client’s needs. The solution should be scalable to include data covering various brands and capable of being implemented across various websites.
2. Building analysis
We are looking for a sales tool that will allow an in-depth analysis of the client’s planned investment – construction or renovation of various types of buildings. The tool should take into account basic as well as advanced parameters, such as primary energy demand, CO2 emissions, the amount of renewable energy needed to balance CO2, energy demand for cooling, acoustic analysis, daylight comfort or fire safety.
The tool should analyze the various parameters of the building depending on the material used (from the company’s portfolio) and recommend materials whose use will improve the parameters of the building to comply with current legislation and meet the customer’s needs
PZU - challenges
1. Mass process optimisation
Optimisation and automation of mass processes (e.g. benefits processing, claims settlement, underwriting, automation of back office processes, customer relationship management), particularly through tools using GenAI.
2. Pricing excellence
The challenge can be solved by a tool to better estimate and price insurance risks, both for individual and corporate clients, or by increasing the dataset for estimation or adding new variables to assess the risk of an event.
3. Insurance prevention
We’re looking for startups providing technologies and tools such as digital customer service platforms, advanced risk analysis tools or artificial intelligence to help manage risk and improve safety. The area of interest includes solutions for both corporate and individual clients.
4. Emerging technologies supporting insurance customer experience management.
5. All insurtech startups
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Veolia Poland - challenges
5. Customer experince improvement
Rossmann - challenges
The main challenge for this batch is to support Rossmann customers in the independent purchasing process, which can be delivered due to:
PZU
We are looking for:
Żabka Group - challenges
1. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (ONLINE AND OFFLINE)
New products & services to expand on our convenience ecosystem in areas of health, entertainment, betting, financial and insurance services.
Modern convenience foods such as: nutrition products (especially for school-aged children), nutritious snacks, dietary supplements, functional beverages & snacks.
2. FOODSERVICE & STREET-FOOD SOLUTIONS
Increase the attractiveness of our offer, improve the quality of service and increase operational efficiency in foodservice and our street-food offering. We are looking for innovations in: systems, processes, equipment, self-service facilities and food storage.
3. SALES AND MARKETING
Solutions aimed to: increase and optimise sales in-store, foster better business decision making and innovative in-store marketing. Mechanisms and products that support customer loyalty and influence positive daily habits and routines.
4. MOBILE APP/PHYGITAL
Engaging our customers in mobile app and physical stores. Creating & fostering community of dedicated customers through gamification and new technologies.
5. RETAIL TECHNOLOGIES
Disruptive solutions to transform the traditional retail with the help of new technologies i.e. AR/VR, IOT, blockchain, payment solutions, ESL.
6. NEW BUSINESS VERTICALS
Exploring and developing new business verticals that fit within our modern convenience strategy and further expand our ecosystem.
