Johann Marx serves as Studebaker’s Chief Investment Officer and is focused on defense technologies, venture capital, aggressive global fund-raising, structured startup and incubation, and IPO’s. As Chief Investment Officer of Studebaker Group, Johann’s primary aim is to identify and invest in disruptive technologies in defense, intelligence, and automotive solutions. Johann is a board member of Studebaker Group and co-founder and board member of its subsidiaries and has been integral in reshaping the structure and strategy of the group. Johann is also founder and board member of several venture and other investment firms that include Equanimity Capital and Studebaker Capital, and has actively participated in the venture capital arena across US, Africa, South East Asia and Eastern Europe.