Danny Cortenraede

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Founder & Managing Partner at InStudio Ventures

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Danny Cortenraede is a serial entrepreneur and investor specializing in sports, technology, and media. As the Founder of InStudio Ventures and a General Partner at leAD, he invests in groundbreaking founders and sports-tech companies. Colleagues describe him as inspiring, creative, and a true leader with strong listening skills.

Based in Los Angeles, Danny is passionate about the global expansion of sports and is an avid follower of Formula 1. He frequently attends major sporting events and conferences worldwide, engaging directly with athletes, innovators, and industry leaders to stay on the cutting edge of the industry.

He is a General Partner at leAD, a venture firm founded by the grandchildren of Adi Dassler, the legendary founder of Adidas.

Personality Overview

Long-Term Thinker

Output-Driven

Planner & Achiever

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Sports Technology
He is the founder and managing partner of InStudio Ventures, an investment firm focused on emerging sports and technology companies, and speaks at events like the LA Sports Innovation Conference.
Athlete Entrepreneurship
He actively discusses how athletes are evolving into business owners and investors, moving beyond their playing careers into real ownership, as seen in his work with professional athletes.
Future of Sports Media
He invests in media companies and speaks at major global media events like the BRIDGE Summit, focusing on creators, marketers, and innovators in the sports and entertainment world.

Media Appearances

Meet the CEO!: Danny Cortenraede - InStudio Ventures. Featured in Business Channel

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Work History

4-2022
Founder & Managing Partner at InStudio Ventures
6-2025
Board Member at Los Angeles Sports Council
3-2020
Mentor & Strategic Advisor at Microsoft
8-2023
Investor at TMRW Sports
5-2024
General Partner at leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners

Education

2023 - 2024
Executive MBA (EMBA) | PLD from Harvard Business School
2007 - 2010
Bachelor from Zuyd University of Applied Sciences

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Insights For Selling To Danny

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Danny is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Danny

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Danny move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Danny take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Danny

Personality Compatibility


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