Ian Schafer
Entrepreneur & Investor | Digital Transformation & Emerging Tech
About
Ian Schafer is a serial entrepreneur and investor who has spent over two decades at the forefront of digital innovation. As the founder and former CEO of digital marketing agency Deep Focus, he pioneered data-driven strategies that transformed how brands engage consumers online.
Ian is now a Partner at venture capital firm Firstmark Capital, where he invests in the next generation of transformative technologies. His keynotes provide executives with a futurist's perspective on emerging trends shaping the digital landscape.
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Ian Schafer at Web Summit 2025
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