Pavel Pratyush is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Acai Travel, a venture-backed startup revolutionizing travel operations through AI-driven solutions. With a career spanning leading roles at tech giants like eBay and European unicorn ManoMano, Pavel has consistently demonstrated his prowess in steering large engineering teams and spearheading significant technological initiatives.
At Acai Travel, Pavel is at the forefront of developing AI-powered tools tailored for the travel industry, including AI Travel Agents and Supervisors that enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. His strategic approach emphasizes augmenting human expertise rather than replacing it, ensuring that technology serves as a collaborative partner in travel operations.
Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Pavel is a part-time Associate Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, where he imparts knowledge in computer science disciplines such as Computer Organization and Databases. His academic background, combined with hands-on industry experience, fuels his commitment to innovation and knowledge sharing.
Pavel’s multifaceted expertise and leadership continue to drive Acai Travel’s mission to modernize and simplify the complex world of travel operations through cutting-edge AI technologies.