Nik Munaretto
About Nik Munaretto
Nik Munaretto serves as the Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships and Investor Relations for EMEA at Plug and Play Tech Center, where he focuses on building innovation ecosystems in the Central and Eastern Europe region. He has held various roles in corporate partnerships and mentorship, contributing significantly to connecting corporations with tech startups.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Nik Munaretto serves as the Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships & Investor Relations for the EMEA region at Plug and Play Tech Center. In this role, he focuses on connecting corporations with innovative tech startups. He plays a key role in building innovation ecosystems, particularly in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region, with a specialization in energy and smart cities. Since joining in 2022, he has contributed to the development of various initiatives that foster collaboration between established companies and emerging startups.
Previous Experience at Plug and Play Tech Center
Before his current position, Munaretto held multiple roles at Plug and Play Tech Center. He worked as a Corporate Partnerships Manager for the EMEA region from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he served as an Investor from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Plug and Play has equipped him with the skills to effectively connect blue-chip corporations with tech startups globally.
Career Background and Mentorship Roles
Nik Munaretto has a diverse career background that includes various roles in the hospitality and startup sectors. He worked as a Mentor at Next Floor GmbH from 2019 to 2020 and served as a Modul Career Officer at MODUL University Vienna from 2017 to 2018. His experience also includes a position as a Mentee at Park Hyatt Vienna and a PR & Sales Intern at Constance Hotels and Resorts. He co-founded grapevine in 2019, further demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit.
Education and Academic Achievements
Munaretto studied at MODUL University Vienna, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Tourism and Hospitality Management from 2014 to 2017. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he applies in his current role in corporate partnerships and investor relations.
Contributions to Innovation Ecosystems
In his professional capacity, Nik Munaretto plays a significant role in connecting over 500 blue-chip corporations with tech startups through Plug and Play's initiatives. He co-leads the development of Europe's largest travel and aviation innovation ecosystem at Plug and Play Vienna, focusing on fostering innovation and collaboration within the industry.