Matan Ganani

Originally from Israel – Matan Ganani is a 2012 IE IMBA alumni.

Matan is a 3-time entrepreneur, holding vast knowledge and experience in early and growth stage ventures, acquired both through his own ventures, as well as by working with and alongside dozens of entrepreneurs and early-stage ventures.

His first venture – Never Empty, was a pricing optimization platform for tickets for live events, focusing on sports, and working with some of Europe’s largest football clubs and venues.

Following Never Empty, Matan joined the founding team of FANS-LEAGUE – a Tel Aviv based mobile gaming company in the fan engagement space. FANS-LEAGUE worked with some of the largest media companies and leagues globally, before it was acquired.

His third venture – Makes, is a digital campus for teenagers which focuses on developing 21st century skills through practical learning tracks which range from financial, technological and media literacy, to a wide array of soft skills. The Makes methodology and tech has been developed by combining expertise from the worlds of pedagogy, user motivation & behaviour, and gaming.

Alongside his entrepreneurial ventures, Matan devotes time to educating and working alongside early-stage entrepreneurs.

CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

• Founder & CEO, Makes, Israel, 2020 – Present

• Founder & VP Business Development, FANS-LEAGUE, Israel, 2017 – 2020

• Founder & CEO, Never Empty, Spain, 2013 – 2017

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

• Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship, IE Business School, 2018 – Present

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• MBA in Business Administration IE Business School, Spain, 2012

• Bachelor in Law, IDC, Israel, 2009

• Bachelor in Political Science, IDC, Israel, 2009