David Zelenka does marketing smarter. Not by chasing data, but by combining traditional principles with the latest the world has to offer – like artificial intelligence. His goal is not to splash around in spreadsheets, but to save clients time and show them a path that makes sense. This is also why he is among those who have purchased an annual pass to Meet&Deal. And as he says himself: “I knew that an annual pass would bring a lot of great experiences and relationship building, which is why I went for it.”

From Freelancer to Agencies to the Top of Marketing

David gradually made his way into marketing. He started with web development and graphic design, then delved into studying psychology and marketing – and that’s where the online world caught him. At the beginning, he did everything that was needed: strategy, mailings, PPC campaigns. Later, he tried working for large clients like O2 or Raiffeisen Bank at the Performics agency, moved to an in-house environment, and eventually ended up as CMO at the Brilo agency.

Today, he is most focused on strategic marketing, SEO, analytics, and projects involving AI. And what is essential for him? The team. “Over the years, I’ve met a lot of great people, and I still collaborate with some of them, whether within an agency or as a freelancer. Because a quality team is something a person can’t do without these days.”

Meet&Deal is a place where business is not pushed

When David first went to Meet&Deal, he didn’t know much about networking. He didn’t come to sell, he came primarily to get to know people. And that turned out to be the right approach.

“I never expected to come to Meet&Deal and walk away with a bunch of deals. At the beginning, networking was a novelty for me, and I didn’t really know what to expect from it. Over time, however, I realized that networking is primarily about building relationships. Long-term and quality ones, based on trust. 🙂 The deals come afterwards.”

And they are already coming. One collaboration is running, and two more are shaping up. And it’s not just about business. “I’ve met great people and discussed all sorts of things, both personal and business. I like that it’s not just about business, and there’s no pressure to sell immediately. Thanks to that, the whole event is more relaxed, and building relationships is much easier and more pleasant.”

An experience that makes sense

For David, Meet&Deal is not just an ordinary event. It is a space where people who want to grow meet. Not only professionally, but mainly personally.

“Thanks to Meet&Deal, a new world has opened up to me that I didn’t know before. I’m still learning to walk in it, but the annual pass helps me a lot in that. 🙂”

And what’s next? David is clear: “More relationships, more great experiences, further expanding my horizons and stepping out of my comfort zone. Meet&Deal is full of inspiring people and experts in certain fields, which is another thing that amazes me incredibly.”

Marketing that saves time

What should everyone know about David’s approach? It’s not about “doing marketing”. It’s about doing it effectively, smartly, and without unnecessary time waste. What’s good to know about David before you meet him?

“I make companies’ marketing smarter and more efficient. Thanks to the combination of traditional marketing practices and artificial intelligence under my leadership, brands are growing in the online world. I’m happy to share my experience, because I believe that the combination of marketing and modern technologies can be understandable and easily applicable. My goal is to show the way to effective marketing that makes sense and saves time.”

And that’s why Meet&Deal is the ideal environment for people like him – those who want to meet, learn, and grow. Without unnecessary chatter. Without pressure. With respect.

Do you want to meet David Zelenka in person? You’ll recognize him by his funky suit. He has a different one for every Meet&Deal. So come to one of the next Meet&Deals, maybe even the one in Brno on May 15. And you might find that you have something to talk about – not just about marketing. You can get tickets for the Meet&Deal Brno Edition on the mitdyl.cz website.