Disrupt and reinvent your business.

Empowering companies to ride the next wave of growth through data-driven strategies and AI innovation.

What we do

1. Help build businesses.

Great businesses don't happen by accident (well, most of the time). It takes a combination of unique inisight, passion for great work and meticulous work to make it happen. We help in different constellations, always hands-on, always getting dirty and down to the detail. Because, that's the only place where it matters.

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2. Coach exceptional founders.

Sometimes, founders are stuck in their thinking or appreaciate a second opinion. We mindfully observe, we coach and mentor a selected few founders and operators that want to elevate their business.

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3. Help accomplished founders get their desired exit.

Selling a business is a tricky thing for every owner. It's not only about getting the best deal, it's about working throught the emotional turmoil, managing expectations and knowing what to do next. We're not traditional M&A advisors, we're here to help and steer the deal along the way in a meaningful manner.

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4. Invest in startups we believe in.

Great ideas also need capital to make it in this world. We invest in things we believe in, either directly or via investements into VC firms.

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5. Speak-up when it matters.

Knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied. We love sharing our experience and thoughts with those willing to listen. Be it in podcasts, conferences or interviews.

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1. Help build businesses.

Great businesses don't happen by accident (well, most of the time). It takes a combination of unique inisight, passion for great work and meticulous work to make it happen. We help in different constellations, always hands-on, always getting dirty and down to the detail. Because, that's the only place where it matters.

Position #2

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2. Coach exceptional founders.

Sometimes, founders are stuck in their thinking or appreaciate a second opinion. We mindfully observe, we coach and mentor a selected few founders and operators that want to elevate their business.

Position #2

Position #3

Position #4

Position #5

Position #6

3. Help accomplished founders get their desired exit.

Selling a business is a tricky thing for every owner. It's not only about getting the best deal, it's about working throught the emotional turmoil, managing expectations and knowing what to do next. We're not traditional M&A advisors, we're here to help and steer the deal along the way in a meaningful manner.

Position #2

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4. Invest in startups we believe in.

Great ideas also need capital to make it in this world. We invest in things we believe in, either directly or via investements into VC firms.

Position #2

Position #3

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Position #5

Position #6

5. Speak-up when it matters.

Knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied. We love sharing our experience and thoughts with those willing to listen. Be it in podcasts, conferences or interviews.

Position #2

Position #3

Position #4

Position #5

Position #6

1. Help build businesses.

Great businesses don't happen by accident (well, most of the time). It takes a combination of unique inisight, passion for great work and meticulous work to make it happen. We help in different constellations, always hands-on, always getting dirty and down to the detail. Because, that's the only place where it matters.

Position #2

Position #3

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Position #6

2. Coach exceptional founders.

Sometimes, founders are stuck in their thinking or appreaciate a second opinion. We mindfully observe, we coach and mentor a selected few founders and operators that want to elevate their business.

Position #2

Position #3

Position #4

Position #5

Position #6

3. Help accomplished founders get their desired exit.

Selling a business is a tricky thing for every owner. It's not only about getting the best deal, it's about working throught the emotional turmoil, managing expectations and knowing what to do next. We're not traditional M&A advisors, we're here to help and steer the deal along the way in a meaningful manner.

Position #2

Position #3

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Position #6

4. Invest in startups we believe in.

Great ideas also need capital to make it in this world. We invest in things we believe in, either directly or via investements into VC firms.

Position #2

Position #3

Position #4

Position #5

Position #6

5. Speak-up when it matters.

Knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied. We love sharing our experience and thoughts with those willing to listen. Be it in podcasts, conferences or interviews.

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Our values

Our mission is to empower ambitious teams with the tools, tactics and technology needed to turn bold ideas with great market opportunities into repeatable growth engines.

Operate with precision

Bringing clarity to complexity through sharp thinking, focused execution and ruthless prioritization.

Build trust through action

Earning trust through honest dialogue, consistent follow-through, and delivering on promises often faster than expected.

Default to curiosity

Asking bold questions and listen without ego. Curiosity drives our understanding and reveals what fuels growth.

Human driven and tech enabled

Leading with empathy, build on data and AI. To address needs with precision and scalability.

People

Matej Ftáčnik

Founder, Managing Partner

Matej Ftáčnik is a seasoned innovation strategist and founder with over a decade of experience helping companies rethink how they grow, scale, and adapt. As a co-founder of successful startups and a key figure in shaping Central Europe’s startup ecosystem, Matej brings a unique blend of operational experience, strategic clarity, and a deep understanding of emerging technologies.

Adam Bednář

Adam Bednář

Co-Founder, Head of BDSM

Adam Bednář is a technology innovator and entrepreneurial leader recognized for turning bold ideas into real-world impact. At just 16, he led a team that won a U.S. Navy tender beating 13 American companies and became one of the youngest ever featured in Forbes’ 30 Under 30. During the pandemic, his team developed a national crisis platform that reached over 5.5 million visits in its first year.

Contact

Reach out to us, we don't bite. Unless you're into that.

Company details

Next Wave Advisory s.r.o.

Rybná 716/24,
110 00, Praha, Czechia

CIN: 22236333

2025 Next Wave Advisory, proudly based in Prague, Czechia

Contact

Reach out to us, we don't bite. Unless you're into that.

Company details

Next Wave Advisory s.r.o.

Rybná 716/24,
110 00, Praha, Czechia

CIN: 22236333

2025 Next Wave Advisory, proudly based in Prague, Czechia

Contact

Reach out to us, we don't bite. Unless you're into that.

Company details

Next Wave Advisory s.r.o.

Rybná 716/24,
110 00, Praha, Czechia

CIN: 22236333

2025 Next Wave Advisory, proudly based in Prague, Czechia