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About
Jarek Pilarczyk is a Partner at Balnord, where he invests in founders applying software, data, and AI to critical industries, with a focus on computer vision, machine learning, industrial automation, robotics, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and cybersecurity. He previously founded and led two technology companies to exits: TA Group, acquired by Norwegian tolling operator BT Signaal, and Skyrise.tech, acquired by Nasdaq-listed Etteplan. His operating background includes leading over 20 technology and R&D projects for clients in Scandinavia, DACH, and the United States across sectors such as intelligent transportation systems, logistics, mobility, cybersecurity, and healthtech.
Experience
- BalnordPartnercurrent2024 — present
- Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow Class 31 - KF 31current2026 — present
- Sapient PerceptionInvestorcurrent2026 — present
- Avenue BiosciencesInvestorcurrent2025 — present
- Skycore SemiconductorsInvestorcurrent2025 — present
- Infinite OrbitsInvestorcurrent2025 — present
- VitVioInvestorcurrent2025 — present
- MicroampInvestorcurrent2025 — present
- AstrolightInvestor/Board Membercurrent2025 — present
- ATMOS Space CargoInvestorcurrent2024 — present
- SATIMInvestorcurrent2024 — present
- Port.appInvestorcurrent2024 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- EtteplanService Solutions Director, Software and Embedded Solutions2022 — 2023Katowice Metropolitan Area
- EtteplanDirector CEE Area, Cloud and Applications2022Katowice Metropolitan Area
- Skyrise.tech part of EtteplanCo-founder and CEO2013 — 2023Katowice, Śląskie, Poland
- BT Signaal Poland (formerly TA Group)CEO2012 — 2017Katowice, Śląskie, Poland
- Black PearlsAdvisor2014 — 2015Gdańsk, Pomorskie, Poland
- EverytapChairman of Supervisory Board2014 — 2015Gdańsk, Pomorskie, Poland
- TA Group Sp. z o.o.Co-Owner & CEO2009 — 2012
- ReverseLogicOwner2006 — 2009
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship8Strategic Planning7Intelligent Transportation Systems6Business Strategy5Management6Software Project Management26Agile Project Management23Scrum21Business Intelligence17Software Development14Cloud Computing12Agile Methodologies9
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Test Driven DevelopmentConsultingDesign PatternsWeb DevelopmentSoftware DesignProject ManagementEarly-stage StartupsStrategy- Strategyzer Masterclass | Understand customers, design better value propositions, and find the right business models. — Strategyzer
- Kanban Coaching Professional Masterclass — LeanKanban University
- Professional Scrum Master I — Scrum.org
From Jarek's professional profile.
Colleagues at Balnord Sp. z o.o.
Aleksander Dobrzyniecki
General Partner at Balnord Sp. z o.o.
Andrew A. Michta
Advisor at Balnord Sp. z o.o.
David Gardner
Founding Partner at Cofounders Capital
Davis Siksnans
Founders Board member at Balnord Sp. z o.o.
Gabrielė Poteliūnaitė
Principal at Balnord Sp. z o.o.
Hubert Szczołek
Partner & CFO at Balnord Sp. z o.o.
Maciej Skórkiewicz
Legacy Portfolio Investment Director at Balnord Sp. z o.o.
Marcin P. Kowalik
General Partner at Balnord Sp. z o.o.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jarek Pilarczyk?
- Jarek Pilarczyk is a Partner at Balnord, where he invests in founders applying software, data, and AI to critical industries, with a focus on computer vision, machine learning, industrial automation, robotics, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and cybersecurity. He previously founded and led two technology companies to exits: TA Group, acquired by Norwegian tolling operator BT Signaal, and Skyrise.tech, acquired by Nasdaq-listed Etteplan. His operating background includes leading over 20 technology and R&D projects for clients in Scandinavia, DACH, and the United States across sectors such as intelligent transportation systems, logistics, mobility, cybersecurity, and healthtech.
- Where does Jarek Pilarczyk work?
- Jarek Pilarczyk is Partner at Balnord Sp. z o.o..
- Where did Jarek Pilarczyk go to school?
- Jarek Pilarczyk studied at The Silesian University of Technology; Center for Leadership (CL) (Advanced Leadership).
Same school
Also attended The Silesian University of Technology6
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Shared employers
Also worked at Kauffman Fellows397
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaTobi CokerDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesRoi Bar-KatManaging Director at Intel CapitalAvi BharadwajInvestment Director at Intel CapitalNick WashburnSenior Managing Director, Intel Capital (North America)Vinnie LauriaFounding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures
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