Poslechněte si podcast: #58: Josef Starychfojtu from MEWS about tech people, being cocky and pleasing people
CPTO of one of the Czech Unicorns, MEWS, Forbes 30u30, and managing hundreds of people - before even being 30 years old. That's Josef Starychfojtu, a passionate engineering leader with a focus on people, learning, and continuous improvement. Previously (and still in the spirit), a passionate functional programmer. And probably a future coffee-place owner, in the newest episode hosted by Katerina Syslova.
This episode of Startup Kitchen Talks is co-financed by the European Union through the National Recovery Plan and the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic within the Creative Vouchers III call.
Startup Kitchen Talks
Welcome to Startup Kitchen Talk podcasts, where we serve up a monthly dish of education and entertainment, seasoned with insights and soPHỞsticated taste. Hosted by our Katerina Syslova, cooked for all startup apprentices aspiring to become Master Chefs. Join us for a flavorful blend of advice, anecdotes, and expert interviews, all crafted to help you navigate the startup world with finesse.
Bon appétit!
#67: Předvolební debata "Praha Inovační"
Praha Inovační: Předvolební debata🔹 Stane se Praha konečně evropským inovačním hubem, nebo jí v souboji s kraji i Evropou ujede vlak?🔹 Proč úspěšné technologické firmy rostou v hlavním městě spíš „Praze navzdory“ než s její systematickou podporou?🔹 A dočká se Praha po letech debat konečně pořádného Pražského inovačního centra (PIC)?Na tyto a další otázky by měla opovědět debata politiků, kteří budou v příštích čtyřech letech rozhodovat o směřování inovací a technologií v naší metropoli.Pozvání do debaty přijali:🔹 Tomáš Portlík | SPOLU pro Prahu (ODS & TOP 09)🔹 Jan Hušbauer | ANO🔹 Jaromír Beránek | Piráti🔹 Adam Scheinherr | Praha sobě🔹 Petr Hlaváček | STAN🔹 Milan Urban | SPD🔹 Adam Paclt | Motoristé sobě
Program: 🔹 17:15 | Úvodní slovo: Martin Jiránek, zmocněnec pro startupy🔹 17:20 | Welcome CzechBusiness: Rudolf Klepáček, generální ředitel🔹 17:25 | Hlas sektoru: Zakladatelé, investoři a ekosystém ▫️za zakladatele: Jan Čurn | Apify ▫️ za investory: Petr Šmíd | Rockaway Ventures ▫️ za komercializaci vědy: Tomáš Ditrych | Ambit a Jakub Nešetřil | ČVUT▫️ za inovační ekosystém: Pavel Jovanovič | SIC🔹 17:50 | Politická debata 🔹 19:00 | Q&A z publika🔹 19:50 | Závěr a poděkování
#66: Miro Hachlinec (Budovan) and Beata Vörösová (Seed Starter ČS) about AI moving to the physical world, Hardware and Airports
Beáta from Seed Starter CS talked us through the process and the reasoning behind investing in Miro Hachlinec, as he is building Budovan, which optimizes people-focused buildings while enhancing the user experience through a single, intuitive app. Hosted by our Guest Host, Andrew Gray.
Enjoy the Episode!
#65: Domi Prekopova from Startup Kitchen about MARC Impact Program, ERSTE Foundation, Impact investing and the next cohort
MARC Impact Program is an international accelerator program that aims to support impact startups and mission-driven organizations from Central and Eastern Europe. The program help connect your great mission with financial readiness, rapid growth, and long-term sustainability. And for the second time in the Czech Republic, organised by Startup Kitchen and its Project Lead, Domi Prekopova, who joined our Chief Editor, Fergus O'Sullivan, for a quick chat.
Enjoy our next episode!
#64: Tom Zrubecky from Taletpilot about the future of hiring, Talent acquisition and AI Agents
Our Fergus O'Sullivan sat down with Tom Zrubecky, Founder & CEO of Talentpilot, an AI native platform for recruiting & talent operations that helps companies find, verify, deploy, and manage the right people and their step into the Century of AI agents. Identifying talent across internal employees, external markets, and past applicants, runs skill-based voice interviews, verifies experience and motivations, and delivers structured recommendations. Is this the future of job interviews, or is there more behind it?
Enjoy our next episode!
#63: ICT Technology Transfer Days; From Pitch to Partnership: What Start-ups Should Know About Engaging Investors, Panel Discussion
This recording is a part of the ICT Technology Transfer Days: For a Greener and more Digital Danube Region, co-organised by Startup Kitchen. Two days of startup pitches, investor insights, and networking with 25+ DDAccelerator startups building the future of digital innovation at FIT CTU Prague. The panel discussion was joined by Ondrej Lipold, Partner at Tensor Ventures, Megi Mejdrechova, Co-Founder & CTO of a hardware startup RoboTwin, Miroslav Kriz, Partner at Momenta VC, and hosted by Tom Cironis.
#62: ICT Technology Transfer Days; Inside the Investor’s Mind, Emerging Trends and Decision Drivers by Vojta Roček from Presto Ventures
This recording is a part of the ICT Technology Transfer Days: For a Greener and more Digital Danube Region, co-organised by Startup Kitchen. Two days of startup pitches, investor insights, and networking with 25+ DDAccelerator startups building the future of digital innovation at FIT CTU Prague. Keynote Speech delivered by Vojta Rocek, Partner at Presto Ventures.
#61: Richard Valtr from MEWS on being the most Valuable Czech Startup, Pep Guardiola or Film producing
Mews, a hospitality technology company with Czech roots, has recently secured a record-breaking $300 million in fresh investment, pushing its valuation to $2.5 billion. Our Andrew Gray sat down with Richard Valtr, the mastermind behind this business journey, to discuss what it means to be the most Valuable Czech Startup, what Pep Guardiola, the Football Manager and Coach of Manchester City, is inspiring in, or how Richard compares entrepreneurship to movie producing. Enjoy!
#60: Andrew Peirson from iO Partners about Corner Offices, living in Prague or the evolution of city development
iO Partners is a Real Estate service provider focused on the CEE region, and now even for startups! Has Prague evolved? And if so, how much in comparison to Berlin and other metropolises? Does Andrew have a corner office? This and much more in our latest episode hosted by Katerina Syslova.
#59: Simon McDermott from TalentPilot about Hunting (like Job Hunting), Ireland and Prague
As Head of International Sales at Talentpilot, Simon focuses on advancing AI-powered recruiting technology in the EU and the USA. With expertise in GTM strategy and demand generation, he has contributed to pipeline growth, securing multiple key deals, including Talentpilot's first US and UK projects. And he's Irish, as well as our today's host, Fergus O'Sullivan. Enjoy!
#57: TECHHAPPYHOURS & Today's Importance of Dual Use Technologies on Battlefield
This panel will explore the rising significance of dual-use technologies in modern defense and security environments, focusing on how civilian innovations are increasingly shaping the battlefield.
Moderated by Martin Hýža, Acceleration Manager at CzechInvest’s Defence Hub, the discussion will highlight how strategic national initiatives (such as CzechInvest’s Defence Hub) are fostering innovation at the intersection of civilian and military technology.
Panelists will discuss current trends, cross-sector cooperation, and the role of dual-use technologies in strengthening national and allied defense capabilities.