Michael has been operating and investing in startup companies for over 25 years, having steered teams in venture investing, corporate finance, entrepreneurship with software, eCommerce and financial services organizations.

Previously, Michael was General Partner with Edison Partners where he led investments in the financial technology investment sector. During his nearly 20-year tenure, Edison deployed over $1.2B in 90 new investments. Michael led 20 financings and has served as a director with 16 companies. Select investments include Bento for Business (acquired by US Bank), FolioDynamix (Actua), Scivantage (Refinitiv), TrialScope (Informa), TrueCommerce (HighJump), and Uptivity (inContact/NICE).

He serves as Venture Advisor for ASV, where he participates on the investment committee. He is on the Board of the Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association and was previously president of Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Partners, Penn's alumni organization.

Recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal in its 40 under 40 program, Michael began his career as an investment banker with Credit Suisse First Boston. He earned a BA in Economics, cum laude, from University of Pennsylvania and an MBA, with honors, from the Wharton School. He is married and lives in Villanova, PA with his wife and two children.