Mike Wilner

Mike Wilner has extensive work experience in various roles and positions.

Mike is currently the Founder/CEO at Upside since February 2023. Prior to this, they served as a Co-founder and Venture Partner at Prufrock Ventures, a company builder and investor, starting in June 2022. Mike also held the position of Co-Founder and Partner at Prufrock Ventures.

In 2021, Mike worked as an ODF Fundraising Coach at On Deck. Before that, they were employed at Amazon Web Services (AWS) from 2018 to 2022. At AWS, they held the roles of North America Startup BD Head of Strategy, Ops, and Programs, as well as Startup BD, Accelerators, Incubators, and Studios.

In 2018, Mike worked as a Co-Author at Oversubscribed and as an Entrepreneur In Residence at Chaac Ventures. Mike also co-founded Sail in 2017 and Compass in 2015, serving as the CEO in both ventures.

Prior to that, Mike was a 2013 Fellow and Alumni Board Representative at Venture For America. Mike started their career as a Product Manager at BoostUp from 2013 to 2014.

Overall, Mike has demonstrated a diverse range of skills and experience in founding and leading companies, as well as venture capital and business development.

Mike Wilner obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Math and Business from Washington and Lee University. The specific dates of their education and any other educational experiences were not provided.