Austin Rief
Austin Rief is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Morning Brew, a rapidly growing digital media company revolutionizing how professionals consume business and financial news. Alongside co-founder Alex Lieberman, Rief launched Morning Brew while at the University of Michigan with a mission to deliver smart, witty, and easily digestible business news. Today, Morning Brew has grown to over 5 million subscribers, covering key sectors from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, and is recognized as a leading voice in modern business media. Beyond Morning Brew, Rief is also a Co-Owner at Oceans, a venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage startups and innovation.
Austin Rief Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Executive Chairman
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Co-Founder and CEO
Academic History
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B.S., Finance
Prior to his current role, Austin Rief served as CEO and COO of Morning Brew, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the company and shaping its strategic direction.
Under his leadership, Morning Brew evolved into a leading business media brand, delivering timely, engaging, and actionable content for modern professionals.
Today, Morning Brew reaches over 5 million subscribers, covering essential news across industries—from Wall Street to Silicon Valley.Â
The brand has also launched multiple successful verticals, including Emerging Tech Brew, Retail Brew, Marketing Brew, HR Brew, Money Scoop, and Sidekick, further expanding its influence across business niches.
RECOGNITIONS
2019 Forbes 30 Under 30
35 Most Powerful People in Media