Markus Ogurek Backs XMAQUINA’s Vision for Decentralized Robotics

XMAQUINA DAO welcomes Markus Ogurek, a distinguished technology leader and digital transformation expert, to its Advisory Board and Scoring Committee. With a background in AI, robotics, and decentralized systems, Markus has spent years helping businesses adopt new technologies and scale them into real-world applications.

Based in Silicon Valley, Markus has a deep network spanning robotics, Web3, and venture capital. His connections in the robotics industry give the DAO access to exclusive deals with top U.S. companies, unlocking some of the most valuable and sought-after private investment opportunities in the sector.

Who is Markus Ogurek?

As President at CommScope, Markus scaled the enterprise networking portfolio beyond $1B while pioneering SaaS and AI-driven solutions. His entrepreneurial acumen culminated in co-founding Calido, a groundbreaking platform that leverages advanced artificial intelligence to reimagine product design and development, enabling organizations to accelerate innovation cycles and create more sustainable, market-ready solutions.

As a former executive at Cisco and HPE, and current board advisor to multiple technology ventures, Markus has consistently identified opportunities at the intersection of physical and digital innovation, leading to several successful exits.

Combining advanced robotics engineering expertise with extensive enterprise leadership, Markus guides organizations through technological inflection points. His unique ability to bridge complex technical concepts with practical business applications makes him an invaluable leader in an era where autonomous systems and decentralized networks fundamentally reshape industry paradigms.

Q&A

What is your vision for the future of robotics, automation, and the decentralized machine economy?‍

The future of automation lies in the coming together of robotics, artificial intelligence, and decentralized networks. We're entering an era where autonomous machines won't just operate independently, but will actively participate in a new digital economy - trading services, resources, and value without human intervention. This shift will reshape industries, create new business models, and change the way we think about work and value in the modern world.
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What drew you to the XMAQUINA DAO?
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I’ve spent my career working with robotics, AI, and decentralized technologies, so I was immediately drawn to XMAQUINA's vision for the machine economy. Their work in making automation accessible and community-driven through DAO governance matches my belief that technology should serve everyone, not just a select few. 

What sets XMAQUINA apart is its founding members’ dedication to building a future where autonomous systems collaborate with people for the benefit of all. With my experience in scaling enterprise technology businesses and advising Web3 projects, I’m excited to support the DAO vision and contribute to making it a reality.

In your view, what opportunities or challenges is XMAQUINA best positioned to tackle?

XMAQUINA is addressing the concerns around automation by ensuring that people remain at the center of technological progress. Too often, new technology benefits only a few corporations, but the DAO is proving there’s another way—one where automation is open, decentralized, and built for shared success. It creates opportunities for communities to take part in the future of Physical AI and ensures that as machines become more autonomous, the value they generate is distributed more fairly across society.

Career Highlights

• A technologist at heart, Markus began his career developing pioneering computer vision systems for autonomous robotics at Daimler's Mercedes-Benz manufacturing facilities in Germany. This early work in industrial automation laid the foundation for his deep understanding of human-machine interaction and autonomous systems.
• Co-founded and led Calido, an enterprise SaaS/AI startup in the Y-Combinator program, scaling it to 2,200+ monthly paying users, while partnering with Google Cloud and Neo4j.
• Held various leadership roles at HPE incl. leading the strategic divestiture of HP Enterprise Services and merger with CSC, resulting in DXC Technologies' public launch.
• Drove Cisco's enterprise growth in cloud solutions and subscription sales across cybersecurity, SaaS, and networking portfolios, while steering strategic M&A integrations.
• Most recently led CommScope's RUCKUS Networks and Private Cellular Businesses as President/GM, turning a loss-making enterprise into a $225M EBITDA profit center.
• Currently serves as a Strategic Advisor for private market companies and multiple successful tech ventures, guiding companies in AI, robotics, and decentralized technologies, including peaq and SecurityAdvisor (acquired by Knowbe4).

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“The DAO’s advisory board keeps getting stronger with a group of powerhouse individuals who are helping us move the needle in real ways. Coming off a strong first Genesis Auction wave, Markus joins at the perfect time as we build on this momentum.

He’s scaled multi-billion-dollar technology businesses, and his extensive robotics network brings invaluable access to key partnerships and investment opportunities. Having him on board is a major win, and we’re excited for what we’ll accomplish together.”

— Jessica Alvarez,  Founding Delegate at XMAQUINA

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