Austin Rief

Austin Rief

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Austin

Austin Rief is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Morning Brew, a fast-growing digital media company transforming the way professionals consume business news. Alongside co-founder Alex Lieberman, Rief launched Morning Brew while attending the University of Michigan, with a mission to deliver business and financial news that's smart, witty, and easy to understand. Today, Morning Brew boasts over 5 million subscribers, covering everything from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, and has become a leading voice in modern media. In addition to his role at Morning Brew, Rief is also a Co-Owner at Oceans, a venture capital firm supporting early-stage startups.

Professional Experience


Academic History

MORNING BREW

  • 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. 

  • 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