Personal Information

Dirk Schmidt is the Co-Founder & CEO of BizzTech, specializing in Smart Spaces and Metaverse solutions. With a background in sports management, business development, and digital innovation, he has built and led multiple successful ventures. Since 2018, he has driven BizzTech’s AI-powered metaverse platform, integrating Unreal Engine 5, digital twins, and IoT for seamless Web3 experiences. Previously, he managed elite tennis professionals, founded a fitness chain, and invested in real estate. Based in Tenerife, Spain, Dirk is fluent in German, English, and Spanish, bringing a global vision to digital transformation.

Early Life and Education

Dirk Schmidt was born in Hamburg, Germany. From 1983 to 1988, he founded and operated an agency specializing in coaching tennis professionals.

Career in Sports and Business

Dirk’s early career focused on sports management, where he served as General Manager of multifunctional sports centers in Germany between 1989 and 1993. His expertise led him to the role of Director of Operations at DIMA Sport Management GmbH, where he managed and promoted professional tennis players at the European level, including stars like Andrei Medvedev and Yevgeny Kafelnikov.

Between 1998 and 2001, he built a successful chain of five fitness centers in Switzerland, managing a membership base of 6,500 individuals and 150 employees. His ventures proved lucrative, and in 2001, TC Holdings Switzerland acquired his fitness centers. Following this, he took on the role of Finance Director at TC Holdings, overseeing 14 gyms with 12,500 members and 350 employees.

Dirk later transitioned into real estate investments, funding the construction of single-family homes in Mallorca, Spain (2003-2007), and a 32-apartment holiday complex on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast (2008-2011).

Entrepreneurial Shift to Technology and the Metaverse

In 2011, Dirk founded several small and medium-sized businesses in the Canary Islands, Spain, leading to three successful exits. His forward-thinking approach to technology and digital transformation led him to co-found BizzTech in 2018, where he serves as CEO.

Leadership at BizzTech

Under Dirk’s leadership, BizzTech has become a pioneer in Smart Spaces and Metaverse solutions, offering AI-powered immersive digital experiences for businesses and governments. BizzTech’s platform leverages Unreal Engine 5, AI-driven analytics, digital twins, and IoT to create high-fidelity, interactive environments. Dirk’s vision ensures accessibility, allowing users to engage in metaverse experiences across devices without VR headsets.

Personal Life and Multilingual Expertise

Dirk Schmidt is currently based in Tenerife, Spain, where he oversees BizzTech’s global operations. He is fluent in German (native), English (business level), and Spanish (business level), reinforcing his ability to operate across international markets.