In this episode, we sit down with Karel Obluk, partner at Evolution Equity Partners and president of the Czech Business Angel Association. Karel shares his journey from leading R&D at AVG to backing founders building the future of cybersecurity.
We talk about his early days in the Czech tech scene, how companies like AVG and Avast became global players, and the critical lessons he’s learned as both an angel investor and VC. He opens up about evaluating product–market fit, what makes a team truly investable, and why angel investing is about more than just capital.
Whether you're a founder raising your first round or an operator exploring the world of early-stage investing, this conversation offers honest insights on what it takes to build and back enduring tech companies.
Connect with Karel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karelobluk/
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By UpperskyIn this episode, we sit down with Karel Obluk, partner at Evolution Equity Partners and president of the Czech Business Angel Association. Karel shares his journey from leading R&D at AVG to backing founders building the future of cybersecurity.
We talk about his early days in the Czech tech scene, how companies like AVG and Avast became global players, and the critical lessons he’s learned as both an angel investor and VC. He opens up about evaluating product–market fit, what makes a team truly investable, and why angel investing is about more than just capital.
Whether you're a founder raising your first round or an operator exploring the world of early-stage investing, this conversation offers honest insights on what it takes to build and back enduring tech companies.
Connect with Karel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karelobluk/
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Are you curious about what we do at Uppersky? We design digital products for impact-driven businesses, helping startups and innovation teams solve real challenges and create meaningful results.
You can learn more here:
If this sounds like something you need help with, we’d love to connect.