Vojta Rocek is an exited founder-turned-VC at Presto Ventures who built and sold the business intelligence startup Stories.bi to Workday, and now uses his deep data experience to back technically complex startups, particularly in CEE. He has recently emerged as a prominent voice in European defense and dual-use tech investing, speaking about how innovation and manufacturing in Czechia and CEE can be redirected toward advanced defense technologies—making him one of the relatively few ex-data founders now shaping the region's defense-tech narrative as an investor.

• Focused on cutting-edge technology and software ecosystem developments. Shows particular interest in artificial intelligence running locally on consumer hardware, pointing out startups like PrismML helping Apple fit massive parameter models directly onto mobile devices. Also tracks everyday app updates like WhatsApp introducing user profiles and frequently uses common developer idioms about software flaws versus intentional design to describe everyday situations.
• Fascinated by macro growth strategies and social trust systems. Enjoys analyzing historical or societal trends through a startup lens, such as examining how ancient belief systems expanded by utilizing modern software growth loops and viral mechanics. Also values community trust, pointing to self-service community bars as real-world proof that an honor-based society can function beautifully.
• Interested in urban development, transportation data, and civic infrastructure. Pays close attention to how public spaces are designed and utilized, recently praising the modernization of a major Prague square for its spacious layout, greenery, and modern European atmosphere. Also keeps an eye on macro transportation trends like European long-distance traffic statistics and the democratization of drone technology.