Samir Beg Ceric

Samir Beg Ceric is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Blocksport, focused on advancing fan engagement platforms. In addition, Samir is engaged as a Fan in Residence at RugbyDAO, contributing to the development of a fan-governed organization in rugby, and as a Judge for the 2024 Ignition Innovation Competition at SportsPro, evaluating sports start-up solutions. Samir also holds advisory positions at Clairo AI and UNIFY PLATFORM AG, aimed at enhancing business efficiency and supporting sustainable development goals, respectively. As a startup mentor at WeSportUp Accelerator and a board member of SportsFi, Samir is dedicated to fostering innovation in the sports industry. Further involvement includes co-authoring a chapter in "The Geopolitical Economy of Football" and participating in PwC's Scale-up Mentee program. Samir's education includes dual Master's degrees in Mathematics from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna and the University of Sussex, alongside various academic pursuits focused on governance and human rights.