Petr Jahn | SprayVision | Industrial Impact Podcast | Momenta

Exploring Innovation in Industrial Coatings: A Conversation with Petr Jahn, CEO and Co-Founder of SprayVision

Welcome to episode 235 of the Momenta Industrial Impact podcast. Today, we’re pleased to host Petr Jahn, CEO and Co-Founder of SprayVision, a groundbreaking AI platform revolutionizing industrial coating operations. This episode comes on the heels of Momenta leading the Series A round for SprayVision, marking a significant milestone as our 56th portfolio company.

Petr Jahn's Vision and Expertise

Petr Jahn is a visionary with a deep-rooted passion for merging mechanical engineering ingenuity with new business development strategies to drive innovation in the coating industry. With over a decade of experience, Petr has spearheaded numerous coating technologies, sales management, and applied mechanics projects. His career has been marked by collaborations with diverse international teams and clients, focusing on enhancing coating processes and products' quality, efficiency, and sustainability.

SprayVision: Empowering Industry with AI

Petr envisions SprayVision as a transformative force in the coating industry. For him, SprayVision represents the culmination of his passion for leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower industrial clients. This platform embodies Petr's commitment to revolutionizing coating operations by delivering precise, efficient, and environmentally sustainable solutions.

A Journey of Innovation

Before launching SprayVision, Petr was a general manager at Coating Technologies, where his leadership laid the groundwork for his entrepreneurial journey. Petr holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from VSB – the Technical University of Ostrava, a foundation that has fortified his technical prowess and entrepreneurial spirit.

Stay tuned to discover more about the future of industrial coatings and AI-driven solutions, and learn how SprayVision is revolutionizing this industry under Petr’s leadership.

 Discussion Points:

• What would you consider your digital thread (the defining interests and experiences that brought you to this point)?
• What would you consider your digital thread (the defining interests and experiences that brought you to this point)?
• Your deep focus on mechanical engineering and coating technologies destined you for SprayVision. What attracted you to this space?
• What is the origin story for SprayVision?
• SprayVision has already won several awards for its work. What is the recognition?
• What have been some of your commercial wins?
• How do new clients engage with SprayVision to solve their coatings challenges?
• How do you know when an organization is ready to adopt your solution, and what best practices have you seen in realizing that potential value?
• Momenta has been investing in industrial optimization for over a decade but has certainly seen an uptick in interest in AI/ML as applied to industrial applications. What are the key motivations for your clients finally considering this now?
• This is one of the first investments in the Czech Republic. How do you find the startup ecosystem in your country?
• As we wrap up, I like to learn how you maintain your leadership edge. Do you have any recommendations you would like to highlight? (Think books, articles, podcasts, and individuals.)