Marcus Geiss is a seasoned entrepreneur, CEO, non-executive director, advisor, and investor with over 20 years of experience in the startup and corporate world. He has founded and led both listed and non-listed companies across Europe, with an outstanding track record in digital transformation, corporate development, and new product launches. His skills in highly regulated businesses, governmental lotteries, gaming, and gambling industries have made him a sought-after M&A advisor to PE funds for selected projects. Marcus is the CEO of Rhine Ventures Capital and Navidad-Foundation, where he raises funds for kids, education, and sport. He is also a guest lecturer for entrepreneurship at the University of Cologne and a frequent speaker, panelist, and moderator at Startup, Gaming, and Lottery conferences worldwide. Marcus has written two books and several articles and is a lifetime member of 1.FC Köln. He studied at Universität zu Köln and Politecnico di Milano.