Operating Partner and Managing Director
Rainer is Operating Partner at Project A, running the 120 FTE support team for this "operational VC". He manages Product & Design, Front- and Backend, Marketing, Sales, Data, Brand, HR and Talent Acquisition teams. He has led projects with portfolio companies like Treatwell, Catawiki, Kry/Livi, World Remit and Onlineprinters. Rainer lived in Warsaw for 3 years, implementing EURO2012 in Poland and Ukraine.
In the ever-evolving landscape of venture capital, the role and viability of generalist VCs are being questioned. With Limited Partners increasingly favoring specialists who dedicate their focus to specific verticals, the traditional approach of generalists, who invest across a broad spectrum of industries and stages, is under scrutiny. "The Death of the Generalist" panel session aims to dissect this shift, exploring whether the tilt towards specialization is a sound strategy and what the future holds for generalist VCs.
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