Is Impact in Services Even Possible?
There are two ways we do business at Ragnarson. On the one hand, we invest in impact-driven startups, on the other, we act as an agency with technical expertise
Maciej Gałkiewicz
CEO at Ragnarson. Building web apps for startups. Transparency and decentralization enthusiast. Motorcyclist. Music lover. Living a purposeful life.
Why Founders Can't Ignore Their Mental Well-Being
Investing in startups involves a huge risk. Investment analysts spend hours analysing every detail of startups before the fund, or an angel decides to invest.
How Hard Is It to Reduce Companies' Emissions
The number of impact-focused ventures in the European market is growing rapidly. It’s an indicator of growing awareness of global problems.
Lessons we learned from our mis-hires at Ragnarson
How to ensure that the teams you build are highly motivated and fit your company like a glove? We've been asking ourselves this question for a few years now.
Shaping the company culture for seed-stage startups - MAZE X workshop
What is strong company culture? It’s not a set of benefits, a gaming room with the newest Xbox or kombucha on tap. Strong company culture is more than just a set of behaviors.
Estonia: Europe's Super-Factory for Startup
If any European country can be considered as a startup super-factory, then it’s definitely Estonia. With growing awareness and more and more companies turning green, it has a great foundation for an impact-driven startup ecosystem.
How I transformed from a regular developer into a CEO of 30 people company overnight
Huge crises happened to us a few times. When Łukasz, the founder of Ragnarson, passed away in 2014, Ragnarson almost collapsed.
The Impact Startup Scene in Romania
A few years back, Romania wasn’t the primary destination for impact investors looking for interesting projects so far, but it’s changing now.
Water As a Foundation of Our Economy
Water is one of the Earth’s priceless resources and, being involved in almost every aspect of our lives, it’s the foundation of the world’s economy.
Exploring Public Sector Funding for Impact Startups
The most common sources of funding for startups are venture capital and private investors. There is, however, one more very interesting alternative source. It’s the public sector.