Martin Ringlein

Martin Ringlein is an Adjunct Lecturer at the Segal Design Institute within Northwestern University's Mccormick School of Engineering. He holds an Executive MBA from Columbia Business School and a BS in Computer Science from the University of Maryland.

• Executive MBA, Columbia Business School
• BS Computer Science, University of Maryland

His research interests focus on generative AI, decentralization, longevity, and mixed-reality environments, with a product strategy approach grounded in historical analysis and design thinking. He advises students on leveraging hindsight for foresight-driven innovation.

Notable career highlights include roles as a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow, Global Head of R&D at Eventbrite post-acquisition, and founder of a ticketing platform acquired by Eventbrite. He currently invests in early-stage startups through Adventure Fund and advises Fortune 500 companies and FinTech ventures like Brex and Plaid.

• Labs/Teams: Active in Segal Design Institute initiatives and Co-Labs Program
• Consulting Clients: Apple, Amazon, Oracle, The Washington Post