Laszlo Popovics is a dedicated full-time founder of AIvantGuard AG, a startup focused on building the core infrastructure for the next generation of the Internet. AIvantGuard AG aims to become the definitive infrastructure company of Web 4.0, designed to address the shortcomings of previous generations by redefining how the Internet is utilized. The company’s vision centers on trust and privacy, underpinned by exceptional security, laying the foundation for future AI applications—from personal assistants to AI-driven enterprises. Every aspect of AIvantGuard AG, from data management to operational processes, is built with an AI-first mindset. Notably, the company and product names, as well as the logo design, were generated using AI models.
Before founding AIvantGuard AG, Laszlo spent over 20 years in the technology sector, with a significant focus on the finance industry, most recently in the Caribbean region. There, he gained deep insights into banking operations and identified the legacy challenges that prevent traditional institutions from evolving at the pace of technology companies. Over the past decade, he served as an engineering team lead, managing teams of up to 100 engineers. While maintaining his technical expertise during his leadership tenure, he eventually stepped away from corporate roles to reconnect with his creative instincts and pursue his entrepreneurial vision. Today, he leverages foundational technologies from his career—such as AI, blockchain, and scalable real-time distributed systems—to drive AIvantGuard AG forward.
Laszlo’s academic background began at a military school, where he trained as an airplane radar engineer. Through self-directed learning, he transitioned into the IT field, fueled by a lifelong curiosity about how things work and a passion for reimagining systems in innovative ways. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to assemble solutions differently, often achieving superior performance and reducing costs by as much as 90%. A staunch advocate for open-source technologies, he successfully introduced these tools to a large banking group despite resistance from IT leadership.
Beyond his technical achievements, Laszlo has cultivated high-caliber leadership skills, particularly with self-organized teams. His work in this area earned him a Gold Medal in the Future Proof Organizations competition, where he stood out as the only participant from outside the HR field.
Fluent in Hungarian and English, Laszlo is an avid learner outside of work, exploring diverse interests such as longevity and photography. He enjoys spending time with his wife and their greyhound, listening to electronic music, and driving—having previously raced on tracks.
