Meet Michael, Founder & Managing Director

Michael has spent 25 years launching and scaling tech companies — from early internet ventures to AI-native startups. He started his first business at 16 and never stopped building. Today, he leads Builders, a venture studio focused on creating system-grade companies with long-term relevance.

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At Builders, Michael works side-by-side with founders, validating bold ideas and turning them into fundable ventures. His approach blends deep product intuition, capital efficiency, and hands-on company design. He has led the studio’s evolution into a repeatable model for launching ventures across Future of Work, compliance, and vertical AI.

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Michael’s background spans managed hosting, software M&A, and operational leadership in founder-led businesses. He’s passionate about clarity of thinking, fast decision loops, and keeping things real — whether it’s testing a problem hypothesis or closing a funding round.

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He writes frequently about venture design, studio systems, and the January 2nd mindset — helping teams get to signal without noise. Off-grid, he’s a dad, a builder at heart, and happiest when things are in motion.

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