Ronald Mannak

Ronald Mannak is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in building and managing multidisciplinary teams and developing successful hardware and software products. His notable achievements include leading the team behind the motion-sensing V-Beat products, which became the top-selling music toy on Amazon UK and Firebox. The product also received accolades such as winning awards on Channel 4's The Gadget Show (UK) and achieving significant sales of 100,000 units within three months, generating a revenue of $3.5 million.

With a background in Trust in Peer to Peer Networks through his PhD research, Ronald has a strong academic foundation. He has authored several papers and presented at prestigious Peer to Peer conferences. His expertise extends to technical product management, concept development, and programming languages including Swift, Objective C, C, Unity C#, and Solidity. Ronald is also well-versed in Blockchain technology and Ethereum.

Ronald Mannak is skilled in leading collaborative teams focused on developing complex connected products, such as Connected Smart Toys and Bluetooth LE peripherals with integrated apps. He has co-founded two successful hardware startups and a web agency that was later acquired. Additionally, Ronald has experience working with global teams across different time zones, including collaboration with Contract Manufacturers in China. His proficiency in English, German, and Dutch enables him to effectively communicate in multilingual environments.

Throughout his career, Ronald has held various roles in prominent organizations. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Starling Protocol and has previously served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Insight Data Science. Ronald's professional journey includes founding and contributing to companies like Composite, Indisputable Labs, Yobble, 1upToys, and ZaPPWeRK. He has also worked as a Guest Blogger at Global Toy News and gained experience in roles such as Blockchain Developer, Lead iOS Engineer, CEO, Co-Founder, and Interim CTO.

Education-wise, Ronald Mannak has a diverse academic background, having studied at prestigious institutions like MIT Sloan School of Management, Technische Universit"at Braunschweig, and Technische Universiteit Delft. He obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree from Delft University of Technology, consolidating his expertise in Computer Science and Industrial Design.

Ronald's professional skills encompass a wide array of areas, from technical product management and programming to team leadership and public speaking. His versatile background and hands-on experience make him a valuable asset in the tech and product development industry.