Szabolcs Perjési
Technology Entrepreneur · Startup Founder · Speaker
Short biography
Szabolcs Perjési is a Hungarian technology entrepreneur, ParkSafe founder and Red Bull Basement Hungary 2026 winner who represented Hungary at the global final in San Francisco. Since 2026, he has been pursuing an MSc in Computer Science at ELTE’s Faculty of Informatics.
Professional background
I’m Szabolcs Perjési, a 22-year-old technology entrepreneur from Szeged, Hungary. I graduated from the University of Szeged in June 2026 with a BSc in Computer Science, with honours (5.0). Since 2026, I have been pursuing an MSc in Computer Science at ELTE’s Faculty of Informatics. My software engineering background lets me turn ideas into working products.
Building ParkSafe introduced me to the broader work of entrepreneurship: understanding users, developing a product and bringing it to market. Built together with Patrik Kordás, the platform now has 5,000+ users and covers 675,000+ cycling-related locations across Europe.
In 2026 we won Red Bull Basement Hungary and represented Hungary among the global Top 48 in San Francisco. Startup competitions and international connections widened my focus to the people, communities and opportunities around technology.
My interests include technology, innovation and the European startup ecosystem. I’m looking to contribute firsthand founder perspectives to talks, conversations and international collaborations. I also apply my technical background as a full-stack developer at Revival27 Consulting RDI Kft.
Milestones & achievements
- 2025The idea
- 2025Build & beta
- 2025Public launch
- 20265,000+ users
- May 2026Red Bull — win
- Jun 2026San Francisco
Red Bull Basement 2026 — world finalist
Selected among the global Top 48 from 140,000+ applicants; represented Hungary at the world final in San Francisco.
Red Bull Basement Hungary — 1st place
Winner of the Hungarian national final, from 1,260 submitted ideas.
EVK Startup Competition — 2nd place
Runner-up at the 2026 EVK Startup Competition.
ECC Hungary Founder Fellowship — 3rd place
Third place at the Demo Day supported by Startup Hungary mentoring.
National Talent Centre Start Program — Top 10
Top 10 finish at the national Demo Day.
Speaking interests
I share firsthand perspectives on building products, becoming a founder at a young age and finding opportunities in the international startup ecosystem. Invite me for a talk or conversation in Hungarian or English.
- From Hungary to San Francisco
- From Code to Company
- The Next Generation of European Founders
Media & references
- SZEGED TV — Young people from Szeged make cycling easier with a mobile app · HU
- SZEGED365 — Exclusive interview with Szabolcs Perjési: a nationwide cycling app could start from Szeged · HU
- SZTE — ParkSafe: University of Szeged students are reinventing urban cycling · HU
- SZEGED.HU — Fifty-six years of Earth Day: environmental awareness matters to the university · HU
- SZTE — Earth Day events, cycling staff, courses and action: SZTE’s commitment to the environment · HU
- SZEGED365 — A Szeged success story: ParkSafe’s creators head to Silicon Valley to represent Hungary · HU
- STARTUP ONLINE — ParkSafe will represent Hungary in San Francisco at the Red Bull Basement World Final · HU
- DÉLMAGYAR — It started as a learning project; now two young founders from Szeged can prove themselves on the world stage · HUSZTE press archive
- SZTE — From the University of Szeged to San Francisco: SZTE students represent Hungary at the Red Bull Basement World Final · HU
- UNIVERSITY OF SZEGED — From the University of Szeged to San Francisco: SZTE Students to Represent Hungary at Red Bull Basement World Final · EN · English-language version
- SZEGED365 — From 140,000 applicants to the global Top 48: an interview with Szabolcs Perjési about the San Francisco startup competition · HU
- SZTE — “We were treated like champions”: the Red Bull Basement World Final through the eyes of SZTE students · HU
- UNIVERSITY OF SZEGED — “We Were Treated Like Champions” – SZTE Students Take ParkSafe to the World Stage · EN · English-language version
- SZTE — Green events outside SZTE’s JATIK on Car-Free Day · HU
- DÉLMAGYAR — Cyclists’ breakfast: free bicycle repairs outside Szeged’s TIK · HU
- RED BULL — Red Bull Basement 2026 – World Final ParticipantsOfficial competition page
- SZTE TTIK — “We were treated like champions” – republication by SZTE’s Faculty of Science and Informatics · HU · Faculty republication
Contact
Speaking invitations, interviews and professional collaborations.
perjesiszabolcs@gmail.comLinkedIn