About
He has served on Workrise's board since 2014, and previously held the roles of President from 2021 to 2022 and CEO from 2022 to 2024. He also works as an investor and advisor.
Founder at Workrise
Intro paths
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In turn, Michael can intro founders to Workrise's investors below.
Workrise's investors · 9
Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M checks · since 2019Baillie GiffordEdinburghBreyer CapitalAustin · $500K – $10M checksCarnrite VenturesHoustonFoundersSan Francisco · $250K checks · since 2021Founders FundSan Francisco · $500K – $5M checks · since 2015Great Oaks Venture CapitalNew York · $50K – $500K checksJames Beshara FundLos AngelesRecharge Thematic Ventures Management LlcNew York
Co-founders at Workrise
YX
Ying Xuan YongExecutive Officer, Director
WM
Witte MichaelFounder
Experience
Education
- Columbia Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration - MBA, Finance & Economics2013 — 2014
- Texas A&M University2005 — 2009
Skills & more
Product DevelopmentStrategic Leadership
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Witte?
- He has served on Workrise's board since 2014, and previously held the roles of President from 2021 to 2022 and CEO from 2022 to 2024. He also works as an investor and advisor.
- Where does Michael Witte work?
- Michael Witte is Founder of Workrise.
- What companies did Michael Witte found?
- Michael Witte founded Workrise.
- Where did Michael Witte go to school?
- Michael Witte studied at Columbia Business School (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance & Economics); Texas A&M University.
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