Summary
Michał Adamczyk is a seasoned startup ecosystem leader and CEO with 12 years of professional experience and 8 years dedicated to developing Kraków’s innovation scene through KMS Foundation. He combines deep academic roots—PhD research and several peer-reviewed publications in innovation management—with hands-on operational leadership running accelerators, conferences, hackathons and policy work. His background spans entrepreneurship (founding and running tech and mobile ventures), technical literacy from a computer science bachelor, and HR expertise with a master’s in Human Resources Management. Michał teaches university courses on startups and leadership, bridging research, education and practice to cultivate new founders. Recently he’s engaged with decentralization themes—DAOs, zero-knowledge and blockchain—for less centralized futures, reflecting an eye for emerging tech trends beyond the local ecosystem. Colleagues describe him as a connector who turns academic insight into practical programs that scale talent and early-stage startups.
12 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree Human Resources Management, Master's degree Human Resources Management at AGH University of Krakow
Developing Soft Skills for Large Systems Change. (Course for young scientists), Developing Soft Skills for Large Systems Change. (Course for young scientists) at Wageningen University & Research