Marc Funk

Managing Director
Frontnow
Germany
Founder and Co-CEO of Frontnow, combines successful entrepreneurship with a deep passion. With experience from founding an insurtech company, managing a leading fintech company in Europe and building one of the largest online supermarkets in Germany, he knows the challenges of modern companies inside out.

Sessions

6 Sep 2025 – 15:45
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
Panel by: Plaud AI, SHOWZ and Frontnow - Turning Tech Innovations into Global Movements

Join Plaud AI, SHOWz and Frontnow to discover the strategies behind positioning AI devices and services as cultural allies, beyond mere technology

Speakers M. Funk (Frontnow), K. Ouadi (Plaud), A. Yuruk (SHOWZ)
AI
Connectivity
Content Creation
Software
Wearables
IFA Next
Communication & Connectivity
Photo, Video & Content Creation
8 Sep 2025 – 14:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
Frontnow: E-Commerce is Dead – Long Live Experience Commerce! How OBI, Coop & Audi Sell More with GenAI
It’s time to move beyond classic e-commerce into experience commerce: inspiring, intuitive, intent-based. Learn how OBI, Coop & Audi use GenAI to bridge online-offline, heal chaotic product data, and prepare for agent shopping & AI discoverability.
Speakers M. Funk (Frontnow)
Language: English
8 Sep 2025 – 16:15
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
Electronics, Innovation & Creativity
This session brings together leading voices from investment, startups, and technology including Ekke Van Vliet, Marc Funk, Mali M Baum, Mario Orgis, and Kristján Einarsson moderated by Sascha Quade. Together they will explore how creativity and innovation are reshaping the electronics industry, driving growth, and opening new opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Speakers K. Einarsson (Treble Technologies), M. Funk (Frontnow), M. M. Baum (WLOUNGE), M. Orgis (Last Mile Semiconductor), E. van Vliet (EIC)