Engineer · Founder · Investor
Hey, I'm Borys.
I've always enjoyed building communities, from Linux and open source, through startup founders in Warsaw to angel investors and LPs in Central and Eastern Europe.
What I'm focused on now
Investing via SMOK Ventures
Actively deploying capital into pre-seed and seed stage startups in Central & Eastern Europe. Looking for deeply technical founders building in AI, DevTools, Gaming, and infrastructure.
Learn about SMOKThe Journey So Far
From writing early web scripts to building communities and backing founders. A non-linear path through the tech ecosystem.
Watch My Story
In an interview with Irina Obuchtarova from The Recursive I tell my story of how I transformed from an engineer to an entrepreneur and eventually a VC.
Writing & Thoughts
I occasionally write about startups, venture capital, and engineering leadership.
Let's connect
Building something interesting?
I'm always open to chatting with founders, engineers, and community builders. Whether you're raising your first round or just exploring ideas, say hi.