TOP 101 Panel Discussion. Building the Baltics: Unleashing the Power of SMEs

This marks the fourth year of the TOP101 insightful discussion series at SSE Riga, focusing on empowering Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as key drivers of growth in the Baltic region. Panelists will examine the opportunities and barriers SMEs face in areas such as development, securing financing, and scaling their businesses. The conversation will offer an in-depth look at the complexities these businesses encounter — from accessing funding and navigating regulatory landscapes to fostering innovation and building resilience in a competitive market.

The event is open to the public and free of charge, welcoming everyone interested in the topic to join, please register below! If you are unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available on this web section.

Moderator:

• Arvīds Kostomārovs, Head of SG Capital Baltic Private Credit Fund and Visiting Lecturer at SSE Riga

Introductory Speakers:   

• Kata Fredheim, Executive Vice President of Partnerships and Strategy and an Associate Professor at SSE Riga
• Kārlis Krastiņš, Managing Partner at Prudentia Latvia
• Liene Dubava, CEO at Nasdaq Riga

Panelists:

• Morten Hansen, Head of Economics Department at SSE Riga
• Jurijs Adamovičs, Founder & Chairman at APF
• Gatis Kokins, Board Member at OC Vision
• Baiba Onkele, CFO at Storent Group

About TOP101

TOP 101 of Latvia’s Most Valuable Enterprises is a socially important initiative since 2005, organized by Prudentia and Nasdaq Riga. This initiative is based on a wish to encourage public debate about the value of a company and help to understand the motives of purchasing, selling, and merging companies, the competitiveness of Latvian and Baltic region, strengthening the understanding of the value of the company as an important reference point for further development.