What is Plan B for Slovakia? Michal Meško on the vision of fair business

Michal Meško (Martinus) is convinced that it is possible to build a global company from Slovakia. If we had fair and predictable rules. He and Petr Varga talked about consolidation, plan B, the shvarcsystem, high levies, patent box and why Slovakia is a good laboratory for quality business. In the interview you will get concrete examples (book market, coffee culture, Slido, GymBeam) and practical lessons for founders, leaders and investors.

In this episode, you’ll also learn:
– How to set up a fair environment where it pays to create value
– Why “going elsewhere” isn’t an automatic win (survivor bias)
– How to communicate a vision that goes beyond spreadsheets
– Tips for scaling a company from a small market Listen in and share with your team. Help us open a discussion about the vision that makes long-term business sense in the country.

Conference “Protecting Property and Business – Slovakia or Abroad”
► 18 November 2025 | 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Bratislava
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