Marius Tuft

Marius Tuft's work experience includes:

- CEO at Appfarm AS since November 2018, where they oversee the development and management of a no-code platform for business software creation.

- Co-Founder & CEO at FLYYT since August 2017, where they created a mobile and web application to improve staffing solutions for organizations.

- Associate Professor II at NTNU School of Entrepreneurship since June 2013, where they teach and mentors students.

- Board Member at Up Norway since June 2016, contributing to the growth and disruption of a travel tech start-up.

- Managing Partner at Tuft Consulting AS from December 2011 to June 2017, providing consulting services in the US and Nordic region, specializing in M&A transactions, asset-backed securities, business strategy, and new venture creation.

- Associate at OEM Capital from February 2012 to February 2013, offering financial and M&A advisory services in the technology sector.

- Nordic Collection Manager at Santander Consumer Bank from January 2011 to January 2012, managing loan operations for the Nordic unit.

- M&A Analyst at Rokade from December 2008 to January 2011, focusing on industrial mergers & acquisitions and restructuring projects.

- Management Consultant at Capgemini Invent from July 2007 to December 2008.

- Business Developer at DeAmp AS from January 2006 to August 2007.

Marius Tuft has a diverse education history. Marius obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Industrial Economics, Strategic Management, and Entrepreneurship from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) between 2013 and 2017. Prior to that, they completed the CFA Program from the CFA Institute, specializing in Finance, from 2012 to 2016.

Earlier in their education, Marius earned their Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Industrial Economics and Technology Management from NTNU, studying from 2002 to 2007. Marius also had the opportunity to expand their knowledge through two visiting scholar programs. In 2015, they were a visiting scholar at the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on Economics. In 2013 and 2014, they participated in a visiting scholar program at NYU Stern School of Business, specializing in Strategic Management.

Additionally, Marius gained international experience as an exchange student at the Questrom School of Business, Boston University, in 2006, where they studied Entrepreneurship.

In terms of certifications, Marius obtained the "Appfarm Sales Representative Specialization" from Appfarm in August 2022. Marius also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification, awarded by the CFA Institute in June 2016.