Joe Wilson

Relentless Optimist Founder Risenu BV
Summary
Joe Wilson is a relentless optimist, creative force, and startup scout with a diverse background in various industries.
He holds an MBA in Marketing and Management from Webster University and a Bachelor of Arts in Creative and Professional Writing from The University of Memphis.
Currently, Joe serves as the Principal Owner/CEO at Risenu BV (RISE), an organization that allocates 10% of its profits to charitable causes.
His past roles include being a Member of the Supervisory Board at bunq, Entrepreneur In Residence at Techleap.nl, and Advisory Board Member at various organizations like Talentuno, Temple, and Crate.io.
Joe has also held significant positions at Microsoft, such as General Manager Marketing and Operations, GM WorldWide Developer Relations / Evangelism, and GM Western Europe - Tech Audiences.
His career journey includes roles like Sr. Director - Youth Markets at Microsoft, Vice President Sales and Marketing at Anark, and Sales Executive at Princeton Masters Press.
Moreover, he founded FIXIT LLC and has been involved in roles like Executive at Tactical Marketing Ventures and Sales and Marketing Leader at Pyramid Logistics.
Joe's passion lies in working directly with leadership and operational teams to drive growth and he selectively engages with companies and individuals that inspire him.