Martin Tschopp

Martin Tschopp is a seasoned professional with over 17 years of experience in building and expanding internet marketplaces, e-commerce, and classifieds platforms globally.

He has a strong track record of managing teams ranging from small start-ups to large organizations of 600-1000 individuals and has successfully launched new products for prominent websites and advertising businesses worldwide.

With extensive international exposure across 16 countries on 5 continents and residency on 3 continents, Martin has honed his skills in revenue models, including direct sales, programmatic advertising, transaction fees, listing fees, feature fees, subscription fees, flash sales, and fundraising in the non-profit sector.

His background spans top-tier strategy consulting, finance, investments, and M&A, complemented by educational achievements such as an MBA from INSEAD and a Mechanical Engineering degree from ETH Zürich.

Specializing in team building, domestic and international business operations, sales, marketing, finance, strategy, product development, technology, monetization, advertising, investing, M&A, business partnerships, and brand development in internet and technology sectors, Martin excels in various facets of the industry.

Martin's impressive career includes leadership roles such as CEO and COO at Prosus Ventures (formerly Naspers Ventures), CEO at Kiva.org, and VP & GM at eBay Inc.

He has held positions like GM of mobile.de & eBay Classifieds Central Europe, GM of Local Classifieds, Strategy Director, and Head of Finance at eBay Switzerland/Austria.

Additionally, Martin has experience in corporate development and M&A at DHL, consultancy at Bain & Company, and as an Associate at McKinsey & Company.

His rich professional background and diverse skill set make him a valuable asset in internet marketplaces, e-commerce, classifieds, and technology industries.