Philipp J. Karstaedt

Philipp J. Karstaedt has extensive experience in the gaming and technology industries. Starting in 2008, they began their career as an Intern Online Marketing at Plazes. Philipp J. then moved to Nokia as a Student Trainee in the Software&Services department, where they were involved in product development for an LBS social network product. In 2010, they joined Aeria Games Europe as an Associate Producer and Release Manager, launching free-to-play MMORPGs, FPSs, and strategy games in several territories. Karstaedt then moved to Fyber in 2014 as a Senior Product Manager, leading the product side for tomorrow's User Acquisition and Ad Monetization solution for mobile game developers. In 2015, they became the General Manager of the European Office for GREE International Entertainment, Inc., founding and growing the Berlin office from 0 to 20 people. Karstaedt then founded and became the Owner of Utopia Planitia Consulting UG (haftungsbeschränkt) in 2018. Most recently, they have been the COO & Co-Founder / MD at Legendary Play, where they have enabled Esports fans all over the world to feel the excitement of big stage Esports.

Philipp J. Karstaedt began their educational journey in 2004 when they enrolled in the Freie Universität Berlin. Philipp J. graduated in 2009 with a Diplom (Master Degree) in Business Studies. Following their graduation, they attended the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in 2009 to study Strategic Management.