Juraj Pal

Juraj Pal is a seasoned professional in the tech industry, currently involved with On Deck as the Head of New Products and Business Development. His role focuses on spearheading strategic initiatives and developing new products, including On Deck Radar, which supports founders in their accelerator programs. He has a strong background in product management and business development, having previously worked at Cisco and Slido, where he played a key role in scaling the company significantly before its acquisition by Cisco in 2021.

Professional Background

• On Deck: Head of New Products & Business Development (2022)
• Cisco: Business Development, Platform Partnerships & Ecosystem Leader (2021-2022)
• Slido: VP of Strategic Partnerships and later VP of Product (2016-2022), where he contributed to substantial growth and strategic partnerships with major companies like Google and Microsoft.
• Sure: Co-founder & CEO of a conversational AI startup focused on enhancing user experiences through chatbots (2015-2017).

Education

Juraj holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Administration with a focus on International Management from Aarhus University. He also participated in a student exchange program at City University of Hong Kong.

Current Focus

In addition to his role at On Deck, Juraj advises startups on product strategy, partnerships, and go-to-market approaches, leveraging his extensive experience in the tech ecosystem to foster innovation and growth.12