Marco Veremis is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and business leader with diverse experiences and expertise in technology, marketing, finance, and policy. He is the CEO and founder of Upstreamglobal, a leading provider of mobile marketing solutions and technologies worldwide. Marco studied BA in Politics and International Studies from the University of Warwick and MPhil in European Politics and Society from the University of Oxford. Marco's entrepreneurial journey started with Oxygen to Business (o2b), a marketing agency he founded and ran before co-founding Upstream, where he served as the executive chairman. He also co-founded and served as a general partner of Big Pi Ventures, an Athens-based venture capital firm that invests in tech startups across Europe.

In addition to his business endeavors, Marco is also an active member of various policy and business organizations, including Junior Achievement Greece, where he serves as the chairman of the board. He is also a former board member of Endeavor, diaNEOsis, Softomotive, Persado, and the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research. Marco is passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership, and he is a sought-after speaker and mentor on various topics related to these areas.