The Leadership & Expertise Behind Pohludka Ventures
Corporate Leadership & Industry Expertise
With over 10 years at Bio-Rad Laboratories, Michal served as Executive Director for Central and Eastern Europe, leading market expansion, operational strategy, and cross-functional teams in one of the world’s top life science and diagnostics corporations. His deep industry knowledge ensures that our ventures are positioned for sustainable growth and global scalability.
Tech Transfer & Innovation Leadership
As a Board Member for Technology Transfer at Charles University, Central Europe’s largest university, Michal played a key role in turning academic research into successful biotech businesses. Our team has extensive experience in translating innovation into commercialization, ensuring that groundbreaking discoveries reach the market effectively.
Entrepreneurial Success in Deep Tech & Biotech
Michal has founded over 10 spin-off companies and facilitated more than 150 licensing deals, creating a bridge between academic research and commercial application. This hands-on experience in deep tech and biotech commercialization fuels our ability to help other founders scale successfully.
Proven Success in Venture Building
The success of GeneSpector & Macromo, two biotech ventures that scaled to multi-million revenue and successful exits, demonstrates our ability to build, scale, and exit businesses strategically. With a team experienced in biotech growth and strategic execution, we help startups and corporates navigate the challenges of scaling in the life sciences industry.
Fundraising & Commercialization Expertise
From early-stage startups to growth-phase companies, we specialize in securing funding, expanding into global markets, and establishing strategic partnerships. Our team has successfully guided biotech startups through investment rounds, commercialization strategies, and international expansion.
Investor & M&A Advisory
We work closely with venture capital firms, family offices, and biotech corporates on deal structuring, due diligence, and market entry strategies. Our extensive network of investors and industry leaders positions us as a trusted partner in securing high-value investments and acquisitions.
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