Izet Ždralović

Izet Ždralović was born in 1979 in Zagreb, Croatia. He attended the American International School in Cairo, Egypt, for high school, and then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Science and Service Management at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Later, he earned an Executive Leader Master of Science degree in Innovation and Service Management from the same institution in Rochester, New York.

Before co-founding Microblink and Photomath (now Google), Izet built his career in telecommunications, ICT, and the service industries, holding roles at Amis Telekom, Iskon Internet, and the Hyatt Hotels group in the US. Currently, Izet is a partner at Silicon Gardens Fund, where he is dedicated to fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem in the Adriatic region by investing in innovative pre-seed and seed companies.

With nearly 20 years of experience in sales, product marketing, and management, Izet has a comprehensive understanding of the business world, with a focus on innovative technologies that improve everyday life. He has a talent for integrating technology into processes and products to solve problems and enhance user experiences.

Outside of work, Izet enjoys spending time with his family and travelling; he is happily married and has two boys. He is also a basketball enthusiast and serves as a junior varsity coach.

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