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§ OPERATOR-STUDIO · EST. 2025

We build and scale projects
in gaming, entertainment,
and emerging tech.

Strategy when you need clarity. Execution when it matters.

From early-stage concepts to global launches, we work hands-on with teams to turn ideas into things people use.

Operating since 2025 across 12 projects in gaming, AI tools, and Telegram-native publishing. Based in Portugal. Remote-first.

Six practices.
One team delivering them.

Each practice is run by operators who have done it at scale. We engage as strategic partners, interim leadership, or hands-on builders, depending on what the work needs.

We don't just advise.
We build, test, and scale projects in real environments.

Rugs to Riches key art: bull mascot, logo, and Telegram phone mockup.

Rugs to Riches

GAME

Live game for modern distribution platforms.

ROLE · CREATOR, STRATEGY & GTM
Lineup Legends poster: monstrous ensemble cast.

Lineup Legends

GAME

Original IP. Competitive game in development.

ROLE · IP, DESIGN & STRATEGY
GameFrame product card: landing page with the headline 'Never ship a broken balance patch again.'

GameFrame

TOOL

Version control for game design and balance.

ROLE · FOUNDER, STRATEGY & BRAND
Hangar wordmark.

Hangar

TOOL

AI-powered multi-platform launch layer.

ROLE · CONCEPT, STRATEGY & DEV
Govyn AI wordmark.

Govyn AI

TOOL

Governance proxy for AI agents.

ROLE · FOUNDER, STRATEGY & AI
Savepoint wordmark.

Savepoint

TOOL

Project management for game dev teams.

ROLE · FOUNDER, STRATEGY & BRAND
Cite¹
surge²

CiteSurge

TOOL

GEO agency. Get cited inside AI answers.

ROLE · FOUNDER, STRATEGY & BRAND
Ezekiel logo.

Ezekiel

ADVISORY

Steampunk-cyberpunk third-person RPG.

ROLE · EP, STRATEGY & AI
Star Thieves logo.

Star Thieves

ADVISORY

High-octane multiplayer heist game.

ROLE · EP & STRATEGY
Disney and FOX wordmarks.

FOX/Disney

BRAND

Brand & IP development collaboration.

ROLE · BRAND & IP DEVELOPMENT
DC Studios logomark.

DC Studios

BRAND

Brand & IP development collaboration.

ROLE · BRAND & IP DEVELOPMENT
Legion key art: psychedelic ensemble with the Legion title and FX Original Series header.

Legion

BRAND

Brand Marketing & Communications

ROLE · BRAND & IP DEVELOPMENT
The Walking Dead key art: lone rider on a deserted highway leading into a derelict skyline.

The Walking Dead

BRAND

Brand Marketing & Communications

ROLE · BRAND & IP DEVELOPMENT
Family Guy key art: the Griffin family ensemble with the show's logo.

Family Guy

BRAND

Brand Marketing & Communications

ROLE · BRAND & IP DEVELOPMENT
NATIONAL
GEOGRAPHIC

National Geographic

BRAND

Brand & IP development collaboration.

ROLE · BRAND & IP DEVELOPMENT
Ember Sword key art: two armored heroes with energy weapons.

Ember Sword

GAME

MMO with proprietary patented game engine.

ROLE · FOUNDER/CEO & CMO

"We've shipped at every stage: pre-seed to exit, prototype to platform."

Mark Laursen & Amber Sutera, Founders
14
Projects shipped
$20M+
Raised or transacted
9
Active engagements
2
Exits

What we're thinking about.

Marathon Variety is Mark Laursen and Amber Sutera.

We operate across advisory and hands-on building. We work alongside teams while shipping our own tools and projects, so our perspective stays grounded in real execution.

Mark and Amber also take on individual engagements as executive producers, advisors, board members, and fractional leaders, for companies that want operators on the problem, not consultants on the sidelines.

We take on a small number of engagements each quarter.

Founded
2025
Based
PortugalRemote-first
Practices
06
Open for
Strategy engagements Fractional leadership Board & advisory

Let's talk.

Tell us what you're building. We read every message and reply within two business days.