He studied Economic Policy at the Faculty of Economics and Administration of Masaryk University in Brno, as well as Management, Economics and International Relations at the University of Aberdeen. In 2012, he moved from the private sector to the Institute of Economic and Social Studies (INESS), where he works as an analyst. His work focuses on the business environment and competitiveness, particularly in healthcare. He has contributed to the methodology for regulatory impact assessment and regularly analyses new legislation. He has also long been interested in natural resources and history. His first book, The Immortal Planet, is due to be published in November.