Creative studio for emerging tech

We Host, Build & Strategize.
We Play by Ear.

Play By Ear works with blockchain, fintech, AI, and developer-tool companies on go-to-market strategy, ecosystem growth, launches, workshops, and technical community activations.

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What We Do

Fractional GTM strategy and execution

Fractional GTM & Agency Support

Senior positioning, launch strategy, ecosystem campaigns, and the hands-on work to move from brief to market.

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Event hosting, MCing and moderation

Event Hosting & MCing

Hosting and moderation for hackathons, demo days, panels, conferences, and technical community events.

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Vibe coding workshop

Vibe Coding Workshops

Occasional hands-on sessions where non-technical teams build and publish a live website with AI-assisted coding.

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How We Work

Selected Partners

Meet the Team

Marlene Ronstedt

Marlene Ronstedt

Founder & CEO

Marlene has spent 8+ years working across emerging technology, GTM strategy, ecosystem growth, and developer tools. She leads fractional GTM engagements and hosts technical events worldwide.

Mark Nadal

Mark Nadal

Chief Strategy Officer

Mark builds real-time and open-source software. He founded GunDB, an open-source decentralized database engine.

Need GTM Momentum
or a Human on the Mic?

Tell us what you are positioning, launching, or hosting. We will recommend a focused GTM engagement, hands-on agency support, or the right event format.

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