AREAS: entrepreneurship • business development • U.S. market

Five Interesting Facts

• Marko's family is his top priority. Together with his children, Kurt and Zora, and his wife, Kristin, they explore the world, try different sports, passionately cheer for their favorite teams (with Marko often being the loudest), and enjoy water activities - whether in the pool, the Atlantic Ocean, or the Adriatic Sea.
• Marko has a passion for helping others and being an active member of the community. His involvement in various non-profit organizations that support youth and protect the environment, as well as the founding of several community-oriented businesses, highlights his dedication.
• Marko is the President and CEO of PMA + IT Solutions. The company assists large corporations with challenging projects such as managing multimillion-dollar IT investments, addressing cybersecurity concerns, and overseeing mergers worth billions.
• He is also the founder of The IncuHub, a network of entrepreneurial incubators and coworking spaces that help small businesses develop innovative ideas and provide workspaces to support their growth. While acknowledging the importance of returns on investments, The IncuHub lives and breathes "Returns on Collisions".     
• In the early 1990s, while living in Germany with his family, Marko was a competitive table tennis player. After moving to the U.S., he became the Virginia State Table Tennis Champion, marking the end of his competitive career.

Back to His Roots

Marko was born in Bosnia, with Slovenian and Serbian heritage, enriching him with cultural diversity. Exposed to different cultures, religions, and perspectives from a young age, he gained a deep appreciation for diversity. This knowledge has proven invaluable in both his personal life and his work in the community and business. Marko firmly believes that despite differences, people are stronger and can achieve more when working together toward common goals.

Career Success and Entrepreneurial Journey

Marko’s entrepreneurial journey began with a desire to help others and create opportunities for the community. As President and CEO of PMA + IT Solutions and founder of The IncuHub, Marko has built companies rooted in collaboration and supporting fellow entrepreneurs.

Sharing Knowledge and Promoting Entrepreneurship

Marko believes entrepreneurship is not just a means to financial freedom but also a form of self-expression. The IncuHub was created with the vision of establishing a space where entrepreneurs could collaborate, share knowledge, and build new opportunities. This approach encourages community growth and helps businesses thrive.

Comparison of the Entrepreneurial Environment and Collaboration Opportunities Between the U.S. and Slovenia

Marko notes that Slovenia boasts significant talent and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. Although the market is relatively small, integration into the European market offers tremendous business opportunities. By contrast, the U.S. has a longstanding entrepreneurial tradition, robust infrastructure, and countless non-profit organizations that provide a rich support environment.

Marko emphasizes the many opportunities for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and partnerships between Slovenian and American entrepreneurs. The U.S. market is vast, and Slovenian businesses often need specialized market knowledge and networks to succeed there. Access to capital in the U.S. is also on another level, providing the Slovenian community in the U.S. with the chance to assist Slovenian companies in gaining recognition, securing funding, and navigating growth and development in the American market.

Returning to Slovenia

Despite living and working in the U.S., Marko and his family return to Slovenia each year and hope to one day spend more time there than just a few weeks annually.