Marcus Steinberg

CEO & Founder paylo

Berlin Metropolitan Area

About

Hey! I am passionate about tech. startups and sustainable, scalable business models. My keen interest lies in fostering innovative products, nurturing them from inception to their full potential. I find immense joy in contributing to the early-stage development of ventures, envisioning their growth trajectory, and establishing robust foundations for enduring success. Solving real problems, so to say. With a profound drive to understand the intricacies of emerging businesses, I revel in assessing the viability of ideas and supporting their evolution into viable, impactful ventures. My dedication extends to empowering teams, providing strategic direction, and nurturing their growth, ensuring that they navigate the challenges of early-stage development with confidence and agility.

Experience

  • Geschäftsführer at paylo
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    paylo ist eine AI-first Plattform für intelligente Nettogehaltsoptimierung. Sie hilft Unternehmen dabei, Bruttogehalt in mehr Netto zu verwandeln – transparent, rechtskonform und ohne operativen Mehraufwand. Wir sind ein kleines europäisches Team aus Buildern, Payroll-Expert:innen, Product Engineers und AI-first-Denker:innen, die eines verbindet: komplexe Themen radikal zu vereinfachen und schnell funktionierende Produkte zu bauen. Unsere Mission ist es, die einheitliche Pay-Layer zu schaffen – das System, das Payroll, Benefits und Nettogehaltsoptimierung endlich sinnvoll zusammenbringt.

  • Founder at Stealth | within the allygatr 🐊 universe at Stealth Startup
    May 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Mentor @HEARTFELT at HEARTFELT_
    May 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    HEARTFELT is dedicated to amplifying European ecosystems by helping to secure funding for startups to develop commercial opportunities from business ideas and research findings.

  • Founder & CEO at Lokal by Nature GmbH
    Aug 2021 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    We develop innovative products in the beverages & spirits industry. We emphasize dynamic roles & responsibilities, clear structures, and a strong focus on set objectives. One of our key focuses is ensuring a smooth establishment and scaling of the D2C and B2B models.

  • VP of Products at Market Logic Software
    Mar 2021 - Aug 2021 · 6 mos

    During my time at Marketlogic, we introduced cross-functional teams and aligned them with the company's transformation process and new product focus. This involved discussing and implementing team-specific adjustments and cultural changes throughout the entire organization. The goal was to enhance team functionality and make the company more agile, enabling us to respond more effectively to new market demands.