December 15, 2023 at 12:39PM
Rudolf Hruby, co-owner and founder of ESET, a Slovakian endpoint security vendor, has passed away at 69. ESET was established in 1992, originating from an earlier team’s work in 1987. In a tribute message, ESET emphasized their commitment to advancing a safer digital world. Hruby was also a prominent entrepreneur and majority shareholder of HC Slovan Bratislava soccer team.
Summary of Meeting Notes:
– Rudolf Hruby, founder and co-owner of Slovakian endpoint security vendor ESET, passed away at the age of 69 under unknown circumstances.
– ESET, a private enterprise founded in 1992 by Hruby alongside Miroslav Trnka and Peter Paško, traces its origins back to 1987 during Czechoslovakia’s communist rule when the team created the first version of its antivirus product, NOD.
– ESET expressed its commitment to continue creating a safer digital world, reflecting on over 30 years of collaboration with Hruby.
– Hruby also served as the majority shareholder of HC Slovan Bratislava soccer team, where he was commemorated as one of the most successful Slovak entrepreneurs in the era of independence.