Matevz Petek
About Matevz Petek
Matevz Petek is the founder of Povio, a company he has led since 2012. He has a background in professional snowboarding and has contributed to the startup ecosystem as an advisor and speaker.
Work at Povio
Matevz Petek has served as the Founder of Povio since 2012, operating in the San Francisco Bay Area. Under his leadership, Povio gained recognition by being accepted into Y Combinator's Winter 2014 class, selected from 10,000 applications. The company has collaborated with high-profile clients, including Volkswagen, Flexport, and Serena Williams. Povio focuses on building digital products and scaling engineering teams, areas where Petek has a strong interest.
Education and Expertise
Matevz Petek studied at Y Combinator, completing the Winter 2014 program. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Geodesy from the University of Ljubljana, where he studied from 2002 to 2010. His educational background complements his expertise in digital product development and engineering team management.
Background
Before founding Povio, Matevz Petek worked as a Professional Snowboarder at Nitro Snowboards from 2002 to 2014. His experience in professional sports has influenced his approach to business and team dynamics. Petek has a strong interest in discussions surrounding digital products and scaling engineering teams.
Achievements
Matevz Petek has made significant contributions to the local startup ecosystem as an advisor. He has participated as a speaker at notable events, including Launch Festival and SparkMe. Under his guidance, Povio has successfully raised funds from notable investors such as Social Starts, DeNa, and angel investor Pete Cashmore, founder of Mashable.