Christian Gleich

International Blockchain Futurist, European Blockchain Association Ambassador, Managing Partner Atlas Labs Ventures, Former AOL & Verizon Executive

Christian Gleich’s Biography:

Christian Gleich is a globally respected technology keynote speaker, futurist and strategic advisor, best known for helping organisations understand and apply emerging technologies at pace. He currently serves as International Ambassador of the European Blockchain Association and Managing Partner at Atlas Labs Ventures, operating across Europe and the Middle East. As a speaker, Christian is recognised for his ability to make complex subjects accessible, commercial and actionable. Among his most high-profile achievements is holding the Guinness World Record for the largest product launch ever, streamed live from the International Space Station, a moment that cemented his reputation for executing innovation at scale.

Christian’s career began long before blockchain became mainstream. After studying economics at Fontys Venlo University of Applied Sciences and completing formal banking training at Bayerische Landesbank, he entered the digital economy at its earliest growth phase. He founded netconsultantz in 2000, followed by Gleich GmbH, advising businesses on digital strategy, partnerships and monetisation. These formative years gave Christian first-hand experience of how technology reshapes consumer behaviour, leadership models and commercial ecosystems. His grounding in finance, paired with early digital entrepreneurship, continues to influence his pragmatic approach to emerging technology.

Over the next two decades, Christian held senior leadership roles across global media and technology organisations, including Director of Business Development at AOL Platforms, Country Manager Germany at Tapjoy, and Global VP of Emerging Tech Strategy & Governance at Ateca Consulting. He led complex international projects for brands such as Samsung, Nike, Volkswagen and NASA, most notably the Samsung Galaxy and Angry Birds Space collaboration. Alongside corporate leadership, Christian became Chief Strategy Officer and Futurist at OneBigWave, while advising accelerators and venture programmes including Plug and Play Munich and the Founder Institute. He is also a Board Member of the Metaverse Education Council, contributing to global education access through emerging technology.

Why Hire Christian Gleich?

As a keynote speaker, Christian is hired by organisations navigating disruption, regulation and growth. His speaking topics span blockchain, Web3, tokenisation, digital assets, AI, leadership and future megatrends, always grounded in real-world use cases. Christian is also the author of ‘Praxisbuch Metaverse’ and ‘30 Minuten NFT’, reinforcing his role as an educator and thought leader. With experience spanning more than 30 countries and over 1,000 presentations delivered, he brings credibility, clarity and foresight to every stage. Audiences value his ability to connect future trends with immediate strategic decisions, making him a trusted voice for leaders shaping what comes next.

Christian Gleich’s Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Christian Gleich’s inspirational career in performance enhancement:

• 2025 – Managing Partner at Atlas Labs Ventures
• 2023 – Author of ‘Praxisbuch Metaverse and 30 Minuten NFT’
• 2022 – International Ambassador of the European Blockchain Association
• 2022 – Member of the Board, Metaverse Education Council
• 2020 – Pitch Judge, UNICORN Cup Finals, Startup.Network
• 2019 – Lenovo Champion (Global Brand Ambassador)
• 2017 – Chief Strategy Officer & Futurist, OneBigWave
• 2012 – Guinness World Record for largest product launch