Marlene Ronstedt is the founder of Play by Ear, a deep tech consultancy. Her clients range from early-stage startups seeking a strategic partner to established organizations exploring innovative technologies. Previously, she co-founded the Data Union DAO and headed marketing initiatives at Streamr Network and Neufund. She has a background in journalism, with her writing appearing in Wired Germany, Forbes and Coindesk. She has lived in many places, including London, Berlin, Bali and San Francisco. When she is not working, writing, or traveling, she enjoys DJing and painting.