Marc Pous is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Developer Advocate at balena.io. With over 15 years of experience in IoT, he is a former co-founder of thethings.iO startup and a prominent figure in the Internet of Things domain.

Marc is a co-founder of IoT Coffee Talk and a member of the Internet of Things Council, where he actively engages in managing IoT communities in Barcelona and Munich. He is known for organizing meetups, promoting emerging IoT companies, and co-organizing events like IoT Stars during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Beyond his advocacy efforts, Marc is passionate about creating IoT products as a hobby. His diverse projects range from a connected sofa for music festivals to beer mugs at Munich's Oktoberfest. His innovative IoT initiatives have earned him the nickname 'IoT Giant' within the industry.

In addition to his IoT endeavors, Marc co-founded the Spanish travel blog 3viajes.com in 2008, which now attracts over 1 million visitors annually. He is a sought-after speaker at international conferences such as Internet of Things World Event, MobileTech Conference, Maker Faire Rome, and more.

Marc's educational background includes studies in computer science and software project management at prestigious institutions like Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. He has also pursued courses on startup development and Python programming to enhance his skill set.

With a rich organizational history, Marc has held various roles at renowned companies and institutions, including being a Professor Master of Internet of Things, Sigfox Ambassador, and Co-founder of thethings.iO. He has also contributed as a mentor at Startupbootcamp IoT & Data and Hardware.co, showcasing his commitment to fostering tech innovation.

Marc Pous is a specialist in Internet of Things, LPWAN, Smart City technologies, fast prototyping, and real-time technologies. His expertise extends to human-computer interaction, user experience, assistive technologies, and the application of artificial intelligence in society.

Follow Marc's insightful contributions and updates on Twitter via @gy4nt, where he continues to share his knowledge and engage with the tech community.