Martin Košťál leads growth and product strategy at the cryptocurrency exchange Coinmate, where he draws on more than fifteen years of experience in banking, consulting, and IT management — from core banking projects at Raiffeisenbank, through international banking transformation programs at Greyson and zeb consulting, to his role as CIO at Hello Bank. He has gained extensive know-how in security, regulation, and customer experience. Martin joined Coinmate at a time when the world of cryptocurrencies is transforming from a free-spirited environment into a regulated industry, and he is helping Coinmate establish processes that strengthen trust and make cryptocurrencies more accessible to everyday users.

A specialist in data centers and cloud technologies, focusing on private clouds and container platforms. His expertise spans systems architecture, performance engineering, DevOps/SRE/IaC, and IT automation. With the capability of transforming business needs into technical terms, he also mentors junior technicians. Beyond industry experience, he serves as an assistant professor at the Czech Technical University, shaping future IT professionals.

A strategic problem-solver with cross-functional experience in business development, sales, and operations across hospitality, service, and tech sectors in Southeast Asia.

Teddy holds a background in Tourism Management and an MBA in High Tech Entrepreneurship, blending strong analytical thinking with a practical, customer-centric mindset. He specializes in growth strategy, investor relations, and financial modeling, supporting early-stage startups in scaling effectively. Teddy thrives in fast-paced environments where creative problem-solving, data-driven decisions, and stakeholder collaboration are key to success. Passionate about bridging visionary ideas with real-world execution, he’s dedicated to turning bold concepts into sustainable impact.

I am a psychologist currently working in healthcare at Ambicare Clinic, where I provide individual counseling. At the same time, I am pursuing a PhD in Medical Psychology and Psychopathology, focusing on research into the relationship between migraines and psychological difficulties.