Austrian Media Company FoundersToday Media GmbH, headquartered in Linz, Austria, makes a strong statement towards international growth: With the appointment of Florian Skala as Chief Sales Officer (CSO), from June 1, 2025 FoundersToday brings on board a seasoned executive with an outstanding track record in the international media industry.
Skala brings over 20 years of leadership experience in media and communications, having held executive roles at bTV Media Group, Markíza (CME), IP Austria (RTL Group) and as a consultant to Antenna TV (Antenna Group).
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As CEO of bTV Media Group, he led a team of 500+, implemented transformative strategies, and significantly increased profitability. He is known for his strategic thinking, sales acumen, and his ability to build strong teams and business units across Europe.
The Mediahouse positions itself as an emerging international media powerhouse for the global startup ecosystem. Beyond operating online news platforms like FoundersToday.news and BitcoinToday.news, the company aims to develop innovative media technologies – including a Token strategy powered by blockchain and AI to enhance reader engagement and drive value for startups and investors alike.
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With Skala’s appointment, FoundersToday strengthens its leadership team, which includes co-founders Peter Oberlik and Dom Braun. Braun, a former Vice President at Bloomberg, is a recognized leader in media, FinTech, blockchain, and startup innovation.
“Florian is not only a top-tier sales leader but also a strategic visionary with deep international expertise,” says Peter Oberlik, Founder & CEO of FoundersToday. “Together, we are building FoundersToday into a global media player for the startup world.”
FoundersToday Media GmbH was only founded in the fall of 2024 and has already achieved initial success with its print magazine, its digital platforms and a prestigious award from Hackernoon, one of the world’s largest tech platforms from the US. The company is currently preparing a financing round.
