About
Matevž Petek founded Povio, a San Francisco-based software development agency (YC Winter 2014). He previously worked as a professional snowboarder and achieved vice world champion status.
Founder/CEO at PovioYC W14
Intro paths
YC
Matevž went through Y Combinator (Winter 2014) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Experience
- PovioFoundercurrent2012 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Smučarska zveza Slovenije / Ski Association of SloveniaPresident of the Snowboarding Divisioncurrent2025 — presentLjubljana, Slovenia
- Inkubator Savinjske regijeStart up Mentor2018 — 2023
- Nitro SnowboardsProfessional Snowboarder2002 — 2014
- Smučarska zveza Slovenije / Ski Association of SloveniaProfessional Athlete - Snowboarder2002 — 2012
- DoubleRecall Inc. (YC S11)Intern2011Ljubljana, Slovenia
Skills & more
Social Media38Social Media Marketing22Event Management3User Experience Design10Social Networking Apps9Mobile Phone Apps15User Experience30Product Design15Mobile Applications35Digital Marketing10Online Advertising11Mobile Devices49
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Matevž Petek?
- Matevž Petek founded Povio, a San Francisco-based software development agency (YC Winter 2014). He previously worked as a professional snowboarder and achieved vice world champion status.
- Where does Matevž Petek work?
- Matevž Petek is Founder/CEO of Povio.
- What companies did Matevž Petek found?
- Matevž Petek founded Povio.
- Where did Matevž Petek go to school?
- Matevž Petek studied at Y Combinator (W14, 2014); University of Ljubljana (Bachelor of Science, Geodesy).
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