Rene Reinsberg

Rene Reinsberg is a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of Celo, a blockchain platform designed to facilitate fast and low-cost mobile payments. He currently serves as the President of the Celo Foundation, which aims to build a regenerative financial system that promotes prosperity for all. Celo is known for its mobile-first approach and focuses on addressing real-world needs through technology, particularly in the context of Web3 and blockchain applications.12

Reinsberg has a robust educational background, holding a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship from WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management and an MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management.2 His career began in global capital markets at Morgan Stanley, and he has held positions at McKinsey, the World Bank, and General Catalyst, among others. Additionally, he co-founded Locu, which was acquired by GoDaddy.12

Under his leadership, Celo has made significant strides in expanding access to Web3 technologies and has been involved in various initiatives to enhance mobile payments and community-focused projects.2