Marc Penzel
2026-2027 Obama Foundation Europe Leader
Co-Founder & President, Startup Genome
Germany
Marc Penzel is co-Founder and President of Startup Genome, an analytics policy advisory group focused on designing robust innovation ecosystems. He works with governments and international institutions to design evidence-based strategies that help entrepreneurs thrive and economies transform. His work has shaped innovation policies in more than 60 countries, with a focus on strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and helping its technology companies scale globally. Mark has worked with institutions such as the United Nations and the G20 and sees entrepreneurship as a powerful catalyst for opportunity, inclusion, and systemic change.
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