Martin Gessner
About Martin Gessner
Martin Gessner is the founder of GamerPay and a Social Media Manager, known for creating a secure marketplace for trading virtual gaming items.
Title: Social Media Manager
Martin Gessner serves as the Social Media Manager for GamerPay, a marketplace dedicated to providing a secure space for trading virtual items and assets. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in managing online communities and his background in building transactional marketplaces. His work involves engaging with users, crafting content, and adding his unique touch of German humor to the company's social media presence.
Founder of GamerPay
Martin Gessner founded GamerPay to address the prevalent issue of scamming in the gaming community. Through his extensive research, which included speaking with over 5,000 gamers across Europe, Gessner discovered that nearly 50% had experienced some form of scam, with many victims being minors. This insight drove him to create a safer marketplace for trading virtual items and assets. GamerPay aims to protect users from fraud and provide a reliable platform for transactions.
Largest Counter-Strike Community in Northern Europe
Martin Gessner owned and managed the largest Counter-Strike community in Northern Europe, a Facebook group boasting more than 80,000 members. This community served as a hub for gamers to connect, share information, and trade virtual items. Gessner's role involved addressing daily issues faced by members, including scamming incidents where users lost either money or valuable in-game skins. His experience managing this large community laid the foundation for his niche expertise in the gaming market.
Background in Building Transactional Marketplaces
Martin Gessner has a solid background in building transactional marketplaces. This experience has played a critical role in shaping the development and success of GamerPay. His knowledge and skills in creating platforms that facilitate secure transactions have enabled him to design a marketplace that caters specifically to the needs of gamers, ensuring safety and reliability in item trades.
Investigating the Gaming Market
Martin Gessner conducted a comprehensive investigation of the gaming market by engaging with over 5,000 gamers throughout Europe. His findings revealed that a significant percentage, close to 50%, had encountered scams, highlighting a critical issue within the gaming community. This investigation was pivotal in guiding the creation of GamerPay, aimed at offering a safer trading environment for virtual assets.