Marc Held

Marc Held is a serial entrepreneur with a strong track record of founding and leading technology companies in the supply chain and logistics space. He has successfully built, funded, and sold multiple companies, including Weft (acquired by Genscape) and ODYN (acquired by Turvo), demonstrating his ability to create value and execute successful exits. thelogisticsoflogistics+3

His expertise lies in the application of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to solve complex problems in the supply chain industry. This focus is evident in his roles at Turvo (Head of IoT Solutions), ODYN (inventory optimization), and Fishtail (fintech empowering freight forwarders with data-driven financing). thelogisticsoflogistics+3

Marc is deeply involved in trade finance automation, particularly with his current venture, Fishtail. This company addresses the significant working capital gap for small and medium businesses in global trade, leveraging machine learning to assess risk and provide financing for freight and goods. thelogisticsoflogistics+1

He has a background in Computer Science from Northeastern University and was involved in early innovations like Zazu, a smart personal assistant project, showcasing a long-standing engagement with cutting-edge technology. theorg+1