Matevz Petek

Matevz Petek is the founder of Povio, a San Francisco-based software development agency.3 He has an interesting background that combines entrepreneurship and professional sports:

Professional Background

Entrepreneurship:: Petek founded Povio in 2012, which started as a photo-sharing app where users shared their point-of-view.1 The company later pivoted to become a software development agency.

Y Combinator:: Povio was accepted into the prestigious Y Combinator program in the winter of 2014, where Petek had the opportunity to work with mentors who founded companies like Gmail, Groupon, and Reddit.1

Company Growth:: Under Petek's leadership, Povio has grown significantly. By 2021, the company had reached 150 employees.1

Sports Career

Before founding Povio, Petek had a successful career as a professional snowboarder:

• He was a Snowboard Vice World Champion.4
• He was a professional snowboarder for Nitro Snowboards from 2002 to 2014.5

Education and Location

• Petek is a Y Combinator graduate.3
• He holds a Bachelor of Science degree.2
• He is currently based in San Francisco, California, United States.23

Additional Roles

In addition to his primary role at Povio, Petek has been a startup mentor at Inkubator Savinjske regije d.o.o. since 2018.5

Matevz Petek's journey from professional snowboarder to tech entrepreneur showcases his adaptability and drive in different fields.