Mate Prgin

Founder & CEO @ Enzuzo · Coining AI-Led Growth (ALG) · The next power user won’t be human · Building privacy infrastructure for the machine-readable era of SaaS. SLG-​>PLG-​>ALG.

📍 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada🔄 Updated September 2026💼 3 investments📅 19 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2019𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Board Member
May 2019
SSIMWAVE is an IMAX company We know that managing lean production workflows to deliver better viewer experiences without reprocessing and high variable costs is not simple. Ensuring an optimum balance between video quality and bitrate is difficult when QA and optimization tools are expensive to operate and often don’t correlate well with human vision. SSIMWAVE’s Video Experience Automation Platform connects to your workflow and operationalizes viewer experience data to remove the guesswork and inconsistency from manual QA and validation processes. By plugging into the content creation, contribution, distribution, and delivery steps, your QA function can be scaled beyond non-metric-based processes so that you can deliver a reliable quality of experience to your distributors and subscribers. The Video Experience Automation Platform uses APIs to act as a control plane for your existing video encoding, processing, and distribution workflows to answer questions like, what should the optimum bitrate be for my files and streams? Do I need a full QC on every stream or file? What is the best method to measure visual quality losses between my source, mezzanine, and compressed files? How can I ensure the highest quality is always delivered to my viewers? Assuring consistent video experience in a cost-effective way can be a challenge when you don’t manage the entire distribution chain. We understand that the variety of environments that your video passes through couldn’t be more diverse. From SVOD to Pay TV, to vMVPD and social networks, the technical requirements and business model variations can heavily impact the final visual quality. The Emmy®-awarded SSIMPLUS® algorithm is the most accurate viewer experience metric ever engineered, and it is the foundation of our Video Experience Automation Platform. The products include VQ Dial, VOD Monitor, and Live Monitor, which allow media companies to be 100% confident they are delivering content at the targeted quality level.
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Feb 2007
Aeryon Labs is a leading provider of high-performance drones and software solutions for global military, public safety, and commercial customers. Our field-tested small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) set the standard for real-time, secure, aerial intelligence across a wide range of mission-critical applications from clandestine tactical missions, to search and rescue operations, to commercial inspections and more. Aeryon drones are deployed with over 20 militaries and in use with customers in over 30 countries. Our global headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario about an hour west of Toronto. We have U.S. offices in Boston, Denver, and Salt Lake City with additional team members throughout the United States. Outside of North America, our international operations include team members in London, Dubai, and Singapore.
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2019
Board Member
May 2019
SSIMWAVE is an IMAX company We know that managing lean production workflows to deliver better viewer experiences without reprocessing and high variable costs is not simple. Ensuring an optimum balance between video quality and bitrate is difficult when QA and optimization tools are expensive to operate and often don’t correlate well with human vision. SSIMWAVE’s Video Experience Automation Platform connects to your workflow and operationalizes viewer experience data to remove the guesswork and inconsistency from manual QA and validation processes. By plugging into the content creation, contribution, distribution, and delivery steps, your QA function can be scaled beyond non-metric-based processes so that you can deliver a reliable quality of experience to your distributors and subscribers. The Video Experience Automation Platform uses APIs to act as a control plane for your existing video encoding, processing, and distribution workflows to answer questions like, what should the optimum bitrate be for my files and streams? Do I need a full QC on every stream or file? What is the best method to measure visual quality losses between my source, mezzanine, and compressed files? How can I ensure the highest quality is always delivered to my viewers? Assuring consistent video experience in a cost-effective way can be a challenge when you don’t manage the entire distribution chain. We understand that the variety of environments that your video passes through couldn’t be more diverse. From SVOD to Pay TV, to vMVPD and social networks, the technical requirements and business model variations can heavily impact the final visual quality. The Emmy®-awarded SSIMPLUS® algorithm is the most accurate viewer experience metric ever engineered, and it is the foundation of our Video Experience Automation Platform. The products include VQ Dial, VOD Monitor, and Live Monitor, which allow media companies to be 100% confident they are delivering content at the targeted quality level.
Founder & CEO
Apr 2019
Data privacy compliance doesn't have to be complicated. Enzuzo has everything you need to manage data privacy compliance for your business; in one easy dashboard. Generate legal policies, manage consent, track requests and more. Enzuzo automates data privacy request tracking, reporting and the data deletion workflow so you can focus on what's important: growing your business. With Enzuzo, you can ensure you are compliant with worldwide privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA, and avoid penalties due to late or missed responses. Get started in minutes by visiting enzuzo.com
2010
Board Member
2010
Communitech helps founders start, grow and succeed. Established in 1997, our mission has been our guide ever since. We are doubling down on our commitment to elevate Waterloo Region as an innovation hub on the global stage. A strong and vibrant region is essential for a prosperous province and resilient nation. Firmly rooted in our commitment to Tech for Good®, we collaborate with tech communities from coast to coast to create growth opportunities for our founders. With a unified support network, we are shaping a future where Canadian tech sets trends and sparks inspiration worldwide. Our superpower is the ability to connect, convene and catalyze: we bring people, opportunities and resources together, create space for collaboration and partnerships, and provide the tools and support tech companies need to scale.
2008
Founder & CEO
Feb 2008
Avvasi is helping service providers address the video traffic growth phenomenon. Avvasi solutions enable service providers to strike a balance between reducing network operational costs, while preserving their customer’s experience. Avvasi is home to an unparalleled team of world-class experts and pioneers in video products and technologies with extensive wireless carrier experience. Avvasi is a privately held, venture backed company in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
2007
Board Member
Feb 2007
Aeryon Labs is a leading provider of high-performance drones and software solutions for global military, public safety, and commercial customers. Our field-tested small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) set the standard for real-time, secure, aerial intelligence across a wide range of mission-critical applications from clandestine tactical missions, to search and rescue operations, to commercial inspections and more. Aeryon drones are deployed with over 20 militaries and in use with customers in over 30 countries. Our global headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario about an hour west of Toronto. We have U.S. offices in Boston, Denver, and Salt Lake City with additional team members throughout the United States. Outside of North America, our international operations include team members in London, Dubai, and Singapore.
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