Marty Ringlein

Marty Ringlein is a prominent figure in the venture capital and innovation landscape, currently serving as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) and Partner at Venture.Studio. His role focuses on corporate strategy and innovation, particularly in collaboration with Fortune 500 companies and startups in sectors like web3, FinTech, InsurTech, and health and wellness.12

Career Highlights

• Venture Capitalist: Marty is also a General Partner at Adventure Fund, where he invests in early-stage and high-growth startups, including notable companies like SpaceX and Chime.12

• Previous Experience: He founded a ticketing and payments platform that was acquired by Eventbrite, where he subsequently led the company through its IPO as Global Head of R&D. He has also held significant roles, including being a Presidential Innovation Fellow during the Obama administration, focusing on big data initiatives.12

• Startups and Acquisitions: Marty has a strong entrepreneurial background, having co-founded several companies, including nvite, which was acquired by Eventbrite, and another startup that was acquired by Twitter before its IPO.123

• Education: He holds an Executive MBA from Columbia Business School and a BS in Computer Science from the University of Maryland.1

Marty Ringlein is recognized for his ability to bridge the gap between established corporations and innovative startups, leveraging his extensive experience in product development and corporate strategy to drive growth and transformation in various industries.