Luca Netz, born Luca Schnetzler, is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Pudgy Penguins, a prominent NFT project. He has a diverse background in e-commerce and executive leadership across various companies. Notably, he has been involved with Gel Blasters, a toy company featured in major retailers like Target.
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In April 2022, Netz acquired the Pudgy Penguins NFT project for 750 ETH (approximately $2.5 million at the time), aiming to revitalize the brand and expand its reach.
Under his leadership, Pudgy Penguins launched a line of physical toys available in retailers such as Walmart and Amazon. These toys include QR codes that grant access to Pudgy World, a metaverse experience, thereby introducing blockchain technology to a broader audience.
Netz's entrepreneurial journey began with roles at companies like Ring Doorbell, where he contributed to significant growth. He later ventured into drop shipping and held executive positions at various firms, including serving as CMO of Von Dutch and Gel Blaster.
His strategic vision for Pudgy Penguins focuses on leveraging appealing intellectual property to make blockchain technology accessible and to establish the brand as a leading entity in the NFT space.