Danny
Cortenraede
Founder & Managing Partner of InStudio Ventures
General Partner at LeAD (Legacy of Adidas)
Board member • advisor • mentor
Harvard Business School
Danny
Cortenraede
Founder & Managing Partner of InStudio Ventures
Board member • advisor • mentor
Harvard Business School
Danny has been featured in
About Danny
Danny is a co-star and judge on the popular business reality streaming TV series Unicorn Hunters, alongside notable figures such as Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, 43rd U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios, and advisor Moe Vela.
Recognized as one of the top global sports innovators in 2022 and 2025 by Sportstech X, Danny has also been selected for the global entrepreneur award in 2024 and 2025. His business success has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and Entrepreneur magazine.
Leveraging his 20+ years of experience, Danny has built strong relationships with C-suite executives at Fortune 500 companies, global investors, UHNWIs, family offices, and elite athletes. His commitment to fostering innovation and scaling businesses has positioned him as a trusted advisor and leader in the global sports and tech ecosystem.
About Danny
Recent
Unicorn Hunters
Danny is currently a co-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.
Embarking on a journey towards higher education is often a pivotal decision, and for me, the decision to join Harvard Business School while simultaneously building my venture studio was a momentous one. As an entrepreneur, the pursuit of knowledge has always been a guiding force, and Harvard presented the perfect opportunity to take my learning to new heights.
Recent
Unicorn Hunters
Danny is currently a co-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.
Embarking on a journey towards higher education is often a pivotal decision, and for me, the decision to join Harvard Business School while simultaneously building my venture studio was a momentous one. As an entrepreneur, the pursuit of knowledge has always been a guiding force, and Harvard presented the perfect opportunity to take my learning to new heights.
Insights
The sports industry is experiencing an unprecedented influx of institutional investors, private equity, and venture capital, driving a major shift in how sports franchises are financed and operated.
Over the last ten years, we’ve seen the narrative around mental health expand globally and across different sports, leagues, and teams.
Historically, women’s sports have battled for equal recognition and funding compared to their male counterparts. However, recent years have marked a turning point.
Insights
The sports industry is experiencing an unprecedented influx of institutional investors, private equity, and venture capital, driving a major shift in how sports franchises are financed and operated.
Over the last ten years, we’ve seen the narrative around mental health expand globally and across different sports, leagues, and teams.
Historically, women’s sports have battled for equal recognition and funding compared to their male counterparts. However, recent years have marked a turning point.
InStudio Ventures
About
Danny is the Founder and CEO of InStudio Ventures, based in Los Angeles, which combines start-up expansion expertise and private capital to conceive, cultivate, and scale next-generation media, tech, and sport companies. ISV provides services for product development, sales and marketing strategy, financial support and augmentation, brand and design awareness, and media talent demand.
InStudio Ventures
About
Danny is the Founder and CEO of InStudio Ventures, based in Los Angeles, which combines start-up expansion expertise and private capital to conceive, cultivate, and scale next-generation media, tech, and sport companies. ISV provides services for product development, sales and marketing strategy, financial support and augmentation, brand and design awareness, and media talent demand.
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