Mike Riedlinger

Mike Riedlinger is a seasoned start-up venturer with decades of experience as a founder, board member, strategist, and managing director across various sectors, including software, biotech, and material science. They currently serve as the Managing Director of Technology Commercialization at NextCorps and Director at the Rochester Bioventure Center, overseeing a laboratory facility and supporting early-stage life-science businesses. Riedlinger has also developed innovative programs to support entrepreneurs and has served as a mentor in the National Science Foundation ICorps Program. Holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Rochester Institute of Technology and an MBA from the University of Rochester, they focus on technology commercialization and entrepreneurial training.