Črt Valentinčič

Passionate about embedded technologies, scientific instrumentation, and engineering-driven startups, Črt Valentinčič co-founded Red Pitaya in 2013 after years of experience developing advanced measurement and computing systems. His vision was to create STEMlab, a versatile, open-source flagship platform with integrated test and measurement capabilities that could replace bulky lab equipment and make precision engineering more accessible. Today, Red Pitaya devices are used in applications ranging from laser-based methane monitoring to quantum optics research, and have been adopted by world-class organizations including NASA, CERN, MIT, Stanford, and leading technology companies such as Apple and Siemens. With deep expertise spanning hardware architecture, firmware, and software development, Valentinčič continues to drive Red Pitaya’s product strategy and the evolution of its open-source ecosystem.