SKOK

What SKOK does

SKOK (Studentský klub obchodu a konkurenceschopnosti — Student Club of Business and Competitiveness) is a non-profit student organization founded in 2014 and hosted by the Faculty of International Relations (FMV) at Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze (Prague University of Economics and Business, VŠE). Originally created to engage students in processing data for the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Yearbook, the club's mission has evolved into connecting active VŠE students with business practice through a portfolio of programming. It is self-described as the largest student club focused on business at FMV, and operates within university facilities (e.g., the Vencovský Club, Akademický klub) under the leadership of a President (Lucia Poláková), CFO, Head of Partnerships, and dedicated Events, Marketing, and Content teams staffed by student volunteers.

The organization's product set is a portfolio of event series rather than software or technology products. Its flagship Business Cocktail is a speed-networking evening held every semester, with 23+ editions completed since founding; the format was expanded into English in 2024 to engage international students. Complementary programs include Workshop Programs (covering presentation skills, conflict management, work-life balance, and business storytelling, delivered in collaboration with EY, Alza.cz, AZTEKA, and Monika Kubovcová), International Excursions to global institutions (WTO, UN, CERN, OPEC, OECD, Bank of England, UK Supreme Court), PowerTalks mentoring events (launched with the British Chamber of Commerce and Kérastase/L'Oréal targeting young women leaders), and an inaugural Alumni Cocktail launched in April 2026. The stated core technology is "no proprietary technology"; no apps, APIs, or AI capabilities are disclosed.

The business model is non-commercial: membership and event participation are free for students, and the organization generates no product or service revenue. Operating capacity is sustained through institutional support from VŠE/FMV and event-by-event co-sponsorship from corporate partners (EY, Alza.cz, Logio, British Chamber of Commerce, Kérastase) and rotating international institutional hosts. Marketing is conducted through organic social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) and university-owned communications channels (InSIS, Microsoft 365, Moodle, VŠE/FMV Intranet). Geographic reach is primarily Czech Republic (CZE) with cross-border programming via international excursions.

Name

SKOK

Legal name

SKOK – Studentský klub obchodu a konkurenceschopnosti

Website

https://skok.vse.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SKOK is a non-profit student club at the Faculty of International Relations, Prague University of Economics and Business, founded in 2014 to connect VŠE students with business professionals through Business Cocktails, workshops, mentoring events, and international excursions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Professional Development

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMAGAJ

Business, Entrepreneurship & Case Competitions (DECA-style, Pitch, Case)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Academic Clubs & Competitions (Debate, Model UN, Olympiads)

Keywords

• Student networking events
• Business club activities
• Professional development workshops
• International student excursions
• Alumni career networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SKOK (Studentský klub obchodu a konkurenceschopnosti / Student Club of Business and Competitiveness) is a non-profit student organization at the Faculty of International Relations (FMV) at Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze (Prague University of Economics and Business). It organizes free networking events (Business Cocktail speed-networking, Alumni Cocktail), professional development workshops with corporate partners (EY, Alza, AZTEKA), mentoring events (PowerTalks with the British Chamber of Commerce), and international excursions to global institutions (WTO, UN, CERN, OECD, OPEC, Bank of England).

Product overview

SKOK is a student organization operating under the Faculty of International Relations at the Prague University of Economics and Business since 2014. It provides educational and networking opportunities through a portfolio of event programs: Business Cocktail (flagship semester networking events), Workshop Programs (professional skills development), International Excursions (visits to global institutions), PowerTalks (mentoring for women), and Alumni Cocktail (alumni-student networking). These offerings help students develop professional skills and prepare for careers in the global job market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Cocktail SKOK's flagship speed-networking event series connecting students with business professionals and alumni. Available in Czech and English editions, held every semester at VŠE (Prague University of Economics and Business). Each edition typically attracts 20-30+ student registrations.
• Workshop Programs Professional development workshops covering presentation skills, conflict management, work-life balance, business storytelling, CV writing, and corporate culture, delivered in collaboration with partner companies including EY, Alza, and AZTEKA.
• International Excursions International trips to global institutions and organizations including WTO, UN, OECD, CERN, OPEC, Bank of England, British Museum, UK Supreme Court, and IMO/IOPC Funds, providing students exposure to international business, diplomacy, energy policy, and economic policy.
• PowerTalks Mentoring events focused on authentic leadership, confidence, and professional development for young women, organized in collaboration with the British Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic and Kérastase (L'Oréal). The April 2026 event attracted 40+ participants.
• Alumni Cocktail Networking event connecting current FMV VŠE students with successful alumni of the Faculty of International Relations to share career experiences, professional insights, and foster ongoing community connections.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10+ years of continuous operation since 2014
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• British Chamber of Commerce in the Czech RepubliccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026SKOK collaborated with the British Chamber of Commerce to organize PowerTalks mentoring events. The partnership focused on professional development topics such as authentic leadership and confidence, with the British Chamber providing speakers and organizational support for events targeting young women students.
• Kérastase (L'Oréal)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 April 2026Kérastase, part of L'Oréal group, co-sponsored the PowerTalks mentoring event as part of the collaboration with SKOK and British Chamber of Commerce. The partnership provided marketing support and brand presence at the women's leadership event.
• LogiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2025Logio collaborated with SKOK on a networking evening event and also supported the SCMasters conference. Logio professionals participated as guest speakers and provided networking opportunities for students.
• OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025SKOK organized an excursion to the OPEC headquarters in Vienna, providing students with insights into global energy policy and the organization's role in oil market stabilization. OPEC representatives provided presentations and guided tours for the student group.
• Monika KubovcováminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2024Monika Kubovcová, an experienced mentor and coach, led a Work-Life Balance workshop for SKOK members. The workshop covered time management, priority setting, positive thinking, and stress management techniques.
• WTO (World Trade Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024SKOK organized excursions to WTO headquarters in Geneva, where students received educational presentations about international trade policies and the organization's functions. Timothy Adamson provided informative presentations during visits.
• UN (United Nations)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024SKOK organized excursions to the UN headquarters in Geneva, where students explored conference rooms and learned about international diplomacy and the organization's work.
• CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024SKOK organized excursions to CERN in Geneva, providing students with insights into world-class scientific research and technology innovation.
• OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024SKOK organized excursions to OECD headquarters in Paris, exposing students to international economic policy and organizational operations.
• Alza.czcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Alza.cz conducted a workshop for SKOK members covering corporate culture and HR strategies. The workshop provided insights into Alza's workplace environment, recruitment processes, and tips for CV writing and job applications.
• AZTEKAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024AZTEKA, represented by Václav Strnadel, delivered a Business Storytelling workshop for SKOK. The workshop focused on presentation skills and the art of narrative to capture audience attention.
• Faculty of International Relations (FIR) / VŠEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The Faculty of International Relations at Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze is SKOK's institutional host and primary supporter. The faculty provides organizational support, facilities, and sometimes financial contributions for SKOK activities including international excursions.
• EY (Ernst & Young)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2023EY collaborated with SKOK to deliver professional development workshops on topics including Conflict Management and Presentation Skills. EY professionals led workshops for SKOK members, providing practical business skills training and career insights.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• AEGEE-Europe: European student network with local chapters at universities across Europe that organizes events, workshops, and cultural exchanges. Shares SKOK's student-led, university-based chapter model and event-driven GTM, but with a pan-European cultural scope rather than a business-school focus.
• CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education: Alliance of leading business schools that connects students with multinational companies and alumni. Related to SKOK through its VŠE affiliation and shared objective of connecting students with global business professionals, but functions as an academic alliance rather than a student club.
• ThinkYoung: European think tank focused on youth entrepreneurship and business policy. Compares to SKOK in its focus on young people and business, but operates as a research/policy organization rather than a student-run networking club.

Direct peers

• Enactus: International student organization that mobilizes university students to lead social entrepreneurship projects with corporate and academic partners. Shares SKOK's model of student-led, partnership-driven programming that connects students with business professionals.
• Erasmus Student Network (ESN): Pan-European student network that organizes events and integration activities for exchange students. Comparable to SKOK in running regular student-led networking events at a university level, but with a broader European footprint and a focus on international/exchange students.
• DECA: International student association preparing students for careers in business, marketing, finance, and hospitality. While more focused on collegiate competitions, DECA shares SKOK's positioning as a business-focused student organization with structured events and corporate engagement.
• AIESEC: Global youth-led network focused on leadership development and cross-cultural business experiences. Comparable to SKOK in mission (student-led professional development, international exposure, partnerships with multinational organizations) but operates at a much larger scale across 100+ countries.

Broad incumbents

• Junior Achievement (JA Worldwide): Global non-profit providing youth business and entrepreneurship education programs in schools and universities. Comparable to SKOK in addressing the gap between academic education and real-world business practice, but operates at much larger scale as a global institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/skok.vse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skokvse
• Instagraminstagram.com/skokvse

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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