Michal Smida

Michal Šmída is an entrepreneur and investor with a notable background in the fintech industry. He is the ex-founder and CEO of Twisto, a leading Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solution in Central Europe, which he led for over 10 years before its acquisition by Zip Co and subsequent sale to Param.12 Šmída is currently involved with RockawayQ, a division of Rockaway Capital that focuses on transforming established B2B companies through AI and expertise.1

Key points about Michal Šmída:

1. Entrepreneurial Experience: Founded Twisto in 2013, which became a significant player in the BNPL space in Central Europe.2

2. Recognition: Named in Forbes 30 under 30.2

3. Current Roles:

   • CEO and investor at RockawayQ1
   • Non-Executive Director for several Czech startups including VOCALLS, DODO, Malcom Finance, and Birdwingo1
   • Involved in his family investment platform1

4. Previous Experience:

   • Worked at Enern as an Associate
   • Held positions at Erste Bank and Barclays Capital in Debt Capital Markets2

5. Education and Skills:

   • Proficient in Czech (native), English (native/bilingual), and Russian (professional working proficiency)2

Šmída's current focus with RockawayQ involves investing in and transforming B2B companies with a focus on AI implementation and digitalization. The platform operates with invested funds of €20M, with plans to increase to 50-100M euros in the coming years.1