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Jaroslav Zapletal

Jaroslav Zapletal

AI automation leader; operations head and startup founder

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San Francisco, California, United States
Zborovice / Kroměříž region, Czech Republic
Joined October 2025
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Summary

Founder and operator who bridges product/market work with operations: Jaroslav has founded B2B software services (Stackopera) and an automation startup (Taskmole) and served as Head of Operations at Outmin — roles that indicate strengths in early‑stage product development, go‑to‑market for business software, and scaling operational processes. stackopera+3
International academic and research background with applied policy interest: He completed an MPhil at the University of Cambridge in Politics & International Relations and participated in Soka University's Pacific Basin Research Center, showing a combination of academic research experience and international focus. co+1
Student‑athlete and campus leader: active in varsity sports (soccer and ice hockey) at Soka and Cambridge and served as a residential adviser, suggesting teamwork, leadership, and time‑management strengths developed alongside academic commitments. sokaathletics+1
Content and outreach experience for small business audiences: authored and syndicated practical guides about business software and cost reduction (Stackopera content syndicated to industry outlets), indicating skill in explaining software choices and digitalization to SMEs. stackopera+2

Work

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Writing

Jak snížit náklady v rodinné firmě

January 1, 2021

Article on reducing costs in family businesses — discusses digitalization, automation, software choices, and concrete examples to lower operating expenses and improve data collection for decision making. (Attributed with a Stackopera byline in syndicated listings.)

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Student research contributions (PBRC projects)

2016-2018

Participated in Pacific Basin Research Center student research projects at Soka University (e.g., work on East Asian investment and migration topics while a junior scholar).

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Hobbies

Plays guitar; involved in campus music / arts activities during university. sokaathletics

Competitive sports: men's soccer and ice hockey (campus varsity/club participation). sokaathletics+1