Lean Startup & Innovation
Transforming Ideas into Impact
From 2011 to 2024, I dedicated my career to promote entrepreneurship in the Czech Republic, one accelerator program at a time. My work focused on developing methodologies, facilitating workshops, and mentoring social startups to help bring their innovative ideas to market.
I founded Struct s.r.o., where I began consulting startups and running workshops as a Lean Startup Mentor. My work in this period focused on helping budding entrepreneurs refine their business models and successfully launch their ventures. My passion for entrepreneurship was further showcased through my involvement in the Social Impact Award program, where I mentored finalists in Lean Startup methodologies.
From 2013 to 2020, I directed Lean Startup CZ, where I spearheaded programs such as the Vodafone Foundation Laboratory, supporting technological non-profits and social businesses. These experiences solidified my role as a leader in driving social innovation and creating impactful entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Innovation Labs
I developed and led multiple innovation programs that guided entrepreneurs from idea to market, combining lean startup principles with real-world application.
Start a Project (Innovation Laboratory)
- Years: 2018 – 2024
- Partner: Charles University – Campus Hybernská
A practical seminar guiding students in launching real-world projects, helping them discover if entrepreneurship is the right path for them.
Vodafone Foundation Laboratory
- Years: 2013 – 2016
- Partner: Impact Hub Prague
A six-month program supporting innovative, socially beneficial projects, helping participants reach product/market fit.
Social Impact Award
- Years: 2014 – 2016
- Partner: Impact Hub Prague
A summer accelerator for young social innovators, featuring successful projects like Czechitas and Rekola.
Struct Innovation Lab
- Year: 2014
A private accelerator helping aspiring entrepreneurs within my network launch their businesses.
eClub Summer 2013
- Year: 2013
- Partner: Czech Technical University in Prague
A series of startup workshops for aspiring entrepreneurs.
WebExpo Startup Camp
- Year: 2012
A 10-day intensive workshop with real projects, mentors, and investors, bringing teams from concept to reality.
Web Application Development Course (4IT445)
- Years: 2012 – 2013
- Partner: University of Economics, Prague
A course focused on web development with an agile and lean startup approach, resulting in fully functioning prototypes and live websites.
Startup Workshops & Methodologies
I ran numerous workshops for startups, corporations, and innovation centres. My focus was on helping intrapreneurs, product managers, and aspiring entrepreneurs refine ideas into viable products using proven lean startup tools.
Key Workshops & Clients:
Corporations & Startups:
IBM, Seznam.cz, StringData, ThyssenKrupp, Česká spořitelna, Wikidi, BrandBakers, SmarTech Solutions
Hubs & Innovation Events:
Lean Startup Machine Prague, WebExpo Startup Meetup
Universities & Schools:
CTU InovaJET, University of Pardubice, Metropolitan University Prague, AIESEC NEXT, Junior Camp
Core Methodologies:
Lean Canvas: Simplifies business planning for startups and teams, fostering team synchronization and generating new ideas.
Results Chain: Helps clarify the long-term impact and societal change you're aiming to create.
Risk Mapping & Experiments: Guides entrepreneurs in prioritizing risks and running structured experiments for product development.
These workshops helped teams align on vision, mitigate risks, and gain real-world insights from customer feedback.
Online Courses & Education
I developed accessible educational resources to democratize lean startup knowledge and make it available to a broader audience.
Lean Canvas Course: A free, fast-paced online course perfect for those new to business modelling. Originally hosted at www.leancanvas.cz.
Good Deeds Portal: In 2020, I moved the course to www.dobrokurzy.cz, a platform where courses are paid for through good deeds rather than money, aligning with my values of social impact.
Teaching & Academia
Since 2018, I have served as a Teacher at Charles University's Centre for Knowledge and Technology Transfer, where I lead the Innovation Laboratory and the Start a Project Course. Here, I guide students and professionals in developing innovative solutions to real-world problems, blending my expertise in entrepreneurship and education.
At the same time, I have worked as a Learning Designer at Slevomat.cz, focusing on leadership programs and workshops that foster personal and professional growth.
Through over a decade of work in lean startup methodology and innovation, I've helped transform a lot of ideas into viable businesses and social impact initiatives, building a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem in Central Europe.