Erik Bethke

Erik Bethke is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience across various leadership roles in the gaming and technology industries. Currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at The Futurum Group since January 2024, Erik is focused on developing an innovative insights and market data platform. As Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Million on Mars since April 2020, Erik oversees a unique MMO survival game set on Mars. Previous leadership positions include Captain of Ad Astra Sailing Adventures, CEO and Founder of Bee Cave Games, General Manager at Zynga, and CEO of GoPets. Erik's early career involved key roles at Taldren and Interplay Interactive, where notable projects like Starfleet Command were developed. Erik's educational background includes a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California.