Michal is a prominent Czech tech entrepreneur and angel investor, known for founding the search engine Jyxo and more recently, Zuri, a company developing hybrid VTOL (Vertical Take-off and Landing) aircraft. 

With extensive experience in building and scaling technology companies, Illich has been instrumental in shaping the Czech startup ecosystem. His role as a mentor and early investor at StartupYard, one of Central Europe's leading startup accelerators, has helped nurture numerous emerging tech companies.A

s an entrepreneur and investor, Michal’s expertise spans search technology, internet services, and more recently, artificial intelligence and aerospace technology for autonomous aviation. His strategic vision and deep understanding of both technical and business aspects have made him a valuable advisor to startups in the region. 

Through his involvement in various tech ventures, he has built a strong track record of identifying and supporting innovative tech companies.