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Meet the Speaker

Balogh Petya

CEO at STRT

Co-founder and CEO of STRT Péter Balogh (Petya), one of the most recognized figures in Central Europe’s tech scene. His journey began in the early 2000s, working on Nokia’s WiFi product development team before founding PDAmill, a mobile game studio that went on to win international awards. In 2004, he co-founded NNG, creators of the iGO navigation software, which scaled into a global company with $100M+ annual revenue and over 800 employees worldwide. After stepping away from operations, he became a prolific angel and institutional investor, backing over 100 startups and helping shape the CEE startup ecosystem. He’s also widely known from the Hungarian edition of Shark Tank (Cápák között), where his investments and mentorship have inspired a new generation of founders.

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Hype or Horizon? Stories and Motivations Behind AI Funding


AI is everywhere—but is it investable? In this high-stakes panel, top investors and AI founders unpack the reality behind the hype. From OpenAI’s business model to the flood of VC money chasing the next breakthrough, we’ll explore:

  • What makes an AI startup fundable
  • Why some models scale—and others stall
  • How regulation, geopolitics, and infrastructure shape the future of AI investing

Whether you're building in AI or betting on it, this session will challenge your assumptions and sharpen your strategy.
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Duration: 45 minutes

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Aquarium