Danny Cortenraede

Danny Cortenraede
Danny Cortenraede
Born	Maastricht, Netherlands
Residence	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality	Dutch
Citizenship	The Netherlands
Education	Harvard Business School (EMBA)
Alma mater	Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Occupation	Entrepreneur and Investor
Organization	InStudio Ventures
Known for	InStudio Ventures
Website
dannycortenraede.com

Danny Cortenraede is a serial entrepreneur, and investor based in Los Angeles, CA. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of InStudio Ventures, a venture firm with a strong focus on emerging sports, technology, and media companies.^[1]

As a seasoned entrepreneur (5X founder) and investor, Cortenraede has built several successful companies on a global scale in the last few years. He earned his Executive MBA from Harvard Business School.

Besides this Cortenraede is also a co-star, and judge of the hottest new business reality streaming TV series Unicorn Hunters. Cortenraede stars alongside the likes of Co-Founder Apple Steve Wozniak, 43rd Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios, Former advisor Joe Biden Moe Vela, and several other business titans and luminaries.

Cortenraede is selected as one of the top innovators in North America in 2022 by Sportstech X and has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and Entrepreneur for his business success.

Due to his entrepreneurial and corporate background, he has developed and maintained relationships with an extensive network of (C-suite) senior executives at many Fortune 500 companies. Over the last 18+ years, Danny has built strong personal and professional relationships with global investors, (U)HNWI, family offices, and the world’s top athletes.

Early Life and Education

Danny Cortenraede was born in Maastricht, Netherlands. He also went to university in the same country, graduating from Zuyd University of Applied Sciences. He earned his Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Harvard Business School

Danny Cortenraede at the campus of Harvard Business School.

Career

Danny Cortenraede has over 10 years of experience with companies such as Vodafone, Sony, and Tele2. He has spearheaded multiple global ventures, including a significant project, Enterprise Media. Cortenraede has worked alongside major names like Walt Disney, Disney Channel, and ABN Amro.

As Managing Director and partner of Wannahaves, connected with 433—the world's biggest soccer community—Cortenraede has collaborated with leading brands such as Nike, Adidas, Puma, and football clubs including FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Currently, Cortenraede is at the helm of his own investment firm in Los Angeles, with a focus on the sports, media, and entertainment industries.

Danny Cortenraede on the set of Unicorn Hunters as one of its judges.

Recognized as one of the top innovators in North America in 2022 by Sportstech X, Cortenraede's business acumen has been featured in prominent publications like Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and Entrepreneur.

Personal Life

Danny Cortenraede has always been driven by a passion for entrepreneurship, a trait he shares with his father and grandfather, who were also successful entrepreneurs. His journey in business began after leaving a high-paid corporate job, leading him to establish Enterprise Media, which served clients like Disney, ABN AMRO, and NS. After selling this company, he ventured into other businesses, including NanoFixit and his private equity firm, DC Venture Capital Partners, Wannahaves and currently investment firm InStudio Ventures.

Growing these ventures into global successes with significant collaborations with brands such as FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Nike, and Adidas along with leagues like NBA, NFL, and top sports athletes around the world.