Bio
Co-founder and CEO of STRT Péter Balogh (Petya), one of the most recognized figures in Central Europe’s tech scene. His journey began in the early 2000s, working on Nokia’s WiFi product development team before founding PDAmill, a mobile game studio that went on to win international awards. In 2004, he co-founded NNG, creators of the iGO navigation software, which scaled into a global company with $100M+ annual revenue and over 800 employees worldwide. After stepping away from operations, he became a prolific angel and institutional investor, backing over 100 startups and helping shape the CEE startup ecosystem. He’s also widely known from the Hungarian edition of Shark Tank (Cápák között), where his investments and mentorship have inspired a new generation of founders.
CEO of the Year 2025 
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Title to be awarded: World CEO of the Year 2026
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Title to be awarded: Hungary CEO of the Year 2026
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Title to be awarded: Pest CEO of the Year 2026
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Title to be awarded: Budapest CEO of the Year 2026
Performance Excellence Award 2026 
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Corporate Support Award 2026 
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People’s Choice Award 2025 
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