Nico Vereecke

Nico Vereecke is a prominent figure in the gaming and investment industry. He currently holds the position of Investor at BITKRAFT Ventures, a leading investment platform in the gaming industry with over $800 million in assets under management.1 As a Founding Nerd at Future of Gaming (FOGDAO), Vereecke is involved in a Web3 community that explores the future of the gaming industry and experiments with new technologies.1

Professional Experience

Vereecke's career spans various roles in the gaming and technology sectors:

• Investor at BITKRAFT Ventures: Since October 2021, he has been working with founders in the gaming industry.1
• Co-Host of Wiser than Yesterday Podcast: Since 2020, he has been breaking down thought-provoking books on topics like philosophy, business, and psychology.1
• Former Host of The Metacast: From 2021 to 2022, he discussed the business of gaming on this podcast.1

Background in Finance and Technology

Before his current roles, Vereecke held several positions that combined finance and technology:

• CIO at bonsai: A payment app focused on environmental impact (2018-2020).1
• Head of Algorithm Development at Keyrock: Designed trading algorithms for the cryptocurrency industry (2017-2018).1
• Software Engineer and Consultant: Worked for companies like Wemanity Group and BNP Paribas Fortis.1

Education

Vereecke holds a Master's Degree from Vlerick Business School and a Master of Business Economics from KU Leuven.1

Interests and Expertise

Nico Vereecke is particularly interested in blockchain gaming and play-to-earn economies. He has shared thoughts on sustainable play-to-earn game economies2 and has invested in projects related to blockchain gaming through BITKRAFT Ventures.3 His expertise spans across gaming, blockchain technology, and investment strategies in the evolving digital entertainment landscape.