David Čaněk is the founder and CEO of Phrase, a leading translation management system that revolutionized the language industry. Under his leadership, Phrase grew from a bootstrapped startup to a global enterprise solution, ultimately achieving a successful exit in 2020 when it was acquired by Carlyle Group for over $100M. The platform is now used by thousands of customers worldwide, including many Fortune 500 companies. Prior to the acquisition, Phrase raised funding from notable investors and achieved significant market penetration in the translation technology space. David's entrepreneurial journey showcases his ability to identify market opportunities and scale B2B SaaS solutions globally.

As an active angel investor and venture partner, David has invested in over 15 early-stage startups across Europe, primarily focusing on B2B SaaS, developer tools, and AI-powered solutions. He serves as a mentor at several accelerators and regularly co-invests alongside leading European VCs, leveraging his operational expertise to help founders scale their businesses.