Mike Reiner

Mike Reiner is a seasoned professional with a background in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and business development. He is currently a Venture Partner at OpenOcean, seeking data-intensive startups for investment.

Prior to his role at OpenOcean, Mike was involved in various entrepreneurial ventures, including co-founding World Summit AI and City AI, where he built a global artificial intelligence community across 50+ cities. Additionally, he played a key role in the growth of Scoro.com, a workflow management SaaS solution provider.

Mike's experience also includes co-founding and managing the B2B Accelerator Startup Wise Guys, investing in over 50 companies from 20+ countries. He has a strong background in venture capital, having covered business development for Amazon Web Services in the EMEA region.

With a solid educational foundation, Mike holds a Master's degree in Business Information Systems and a Bachelor's degree in Information Science from Universiteit van Amsterdam.

Throughout his career, Mike has held various advisory, mentorship, and speaking roles in organizations like European Innovation Academy, Techstars, and Startup Networks. He has also been actively involved in the startup community, offering guidance to entrepreneurs worldwide.

Mike's diverse background includes working for leading tech companies like IBM, where he was involved in M&A, strategic outsourcing, and IT advisory roles. He has a track record of founding and managing successful initiatives and has a global perspective on entrepreneurship and innovation.

As an active advisor and board member for several startups, Mike continues to contribute his expertise and insights to emerging companies. He frequently participates in conferences, mentoring programs, and incubators, sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of entrepreneurs.