Jan Beránek has over 16 years of experience in leading digital innovation and transformation projects in the US and Europe. Over the past six years, he has played a pivotal role in bringing over 70 ideas to life, with a combined valuation surpassing $1 billion.

As a mentor at prestigious institutions like Google for Startups, European Space Agency BIC, and WeWork Labs NYC, Jan Beránek is actively involved in fostering entrepreneurship and guiding aspiring individuals in their business ventures.

Jan Beránek currently serves as the Founder and CEO of U+, a product development company that specializes in launching innovative solutions for both corporate entities and startups. In his role, he spearheads operations in both Europe and North America, assisting Fortune 1000 companies in transforming ideas into tangible products.

Jan Beránek's educational background is diverse and extensive, having studied a wide range of disciplines. He acquired knowledge in leadership, management, marketing, human resources, and presentation skills at the Honors Academia - University of Economics. Furthermore, his technical expertise includes computer networks, routing, switching, network architecture, and design through his studies at Cisco CCNA networking academy.

Jan Beránek holds a Master of Science degree in Web and Software Engineering, Information Systems, and Management from the Czech Technical University in Prague. Additionally, he participated in the ATHENS Programme on web search at Ecole nationale supérieure des Télécommunications / Telecom Paris. His academic journey also encompasses a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Economics, Prague.

In terms of professional experiences, Jan Beránek has a rich history of roles within various organizations. Apart from being the Founder and CEO of U+, he was a Co-Founder and Partner at TRNSHMN, and held positions like Product Mentor at ESA BIC Prague, Product Mentor at Google, Lead Product Mentor for CEE at Google, and Chief Product Officer at The Hatchery.

Jan Beránek's early career involved pivotal roles such as being a Member of the Board at Farmhouse Prague, Co-Founder at Klichē Killers, Partner and Co-Founder at Little Green, and Partner and Co-Owner at Night and Day magazine Ostrava. Additionally, he served as an advanced economics lecturer at UniPrep, Azzi s.r.o., providing valuable insights to students.

His technical acumen is illustrated through roles like Software Architect at CrewDates Ltd., Designer and Programmer at Breeze-design.cz, Coder and Designer at Cyber Stream Technology s.r.o., and Project Manager at Maxdesign.cz. Jan Beránek also offered his freelance services as a Programmer and Graphic Designer, showcasing his versatility and proficiency in various domains.

Jan Beránek's early career included positions such as Freelance Webmaster at TorpedoHavirov.cz, where he gained hands-on experience in web development and management. He continues to leverage his diverse skill set and expertise to drive innovation and transformation across global markets.