Mike Witteman
About Mike Witteman
Mike Witteman is an experienced entrepreneur and strategist, currently serving as an Entrepreneur in Residence at VertueLab. He has held various leadership roles at Intel Labs, where he pioneered the Intel Labs Venturing Program and managed strategic partnerships, and has a strong academic background with an MBA from Duke University and a BS from Oregon State University.
Work at VertueLab
Mike Witteman has been serving as an Entrepreneur in Residence at VertueLab since 2023. In this role, he focuses on fostering innovation and supporting early-stage ventures. His experience in strategic planning and venturing is leveraged to guide startups and initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Mike Witteman holds an MBA from Duke University, where he studied Technology Strategy and Marketing. He also earned a Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University, with studies in Accounting, Finance, and Civil Engineering. His expertise encompasses new business creation, venturing, product and technology strategy, partner collaboration, and corporate strategy.
Background
Mike Witteman has over 30 years of experience in technology and business. He began his career as a Management Consultant at Accenture from 1985 to 1987. He then joined Intel, where he held multiple positions from 1989 to 2011, including Director of Intel Labs Strategy, Partnerships & Collaboration, and Director of Intel Labs Strategy, Planning & Venturing.
Achievements
During his tenure at Intel, Mike Witteman pioneered the Intel Labs Venturing Program, which led to the creation of startups in areas such as silicon photonics and maker products. His team received an Intel Achievement Award for developing four significant ventures in under nine quarters. He also managed collaborations with major telecommunications providers and oversaw Intel's Technology Strategic Long-Range Plan.
Previous Roles at Intel and TileDB, Inc.
Before his current role, Mike Witteman worked at TileDB, Inc. as an Advisor from 2017 to 2022. His previous roles at Intel included serving as a product manager in Intel’s systems business and leading strategic initiatives in streaming media and videoconferencing divisions. He played a key role in Intel Labs' Startup Pathfinding, focusing on early-stage startup investments.