Trusted by CEOs and Board of Directors, offering a distinctive fusion of C-Suite expertise in finance, operations, and corporate development. 10+ years of CFO and CEO experience, proficient in directing and influencing intricate corporate affairs, spanning operational strategy, capital raising, M&A, IPOs, tax optimization, and reorganization across diverse commercial sectors. Demonstrates a track record of success in navigating varied industries, from seed-stage startups to publicly traded companies in the United States, Israel, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates.Michael currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at Edify Labs, Inc., headquartered in Santa Monica, California. At the forefront of the contact center (CCaaS), unified communications (UCaaS), and real-time communications platform (CPaaS/API) markets, Edify Labs has solidified its standing as an industry leader. Leveraging years of global executive experience, Michael is also the co-founder of Penta Corporation, a groundbreaking management consulting firm based in Abu Dhabi. Established in the aftermath of the historic Abraham Accords, Penta Corporation specializes in advising global technology clients in agrotech, cybersecurity, clean energy, and alternative transportation, with a particular focus on formulating and implementing commercialization strategies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).Prior to his current role, Michael held the dual positions of Chief Financial Officer and later Chief Executive Officer at MaxQ AI, a prominent healthcare AI-based technology company. Michael led the raising of $70 million in funding from leading venture capital and family offices. Operating across the United States, Israel, and Europe, MaxQ AI utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance clinical adherence and improve patient outcomes. The Accipio software suite, a flagship solution, received regulatory clearance in over 30 international markets and was accessible in more than 20 languages.Among his other notable roles, Michael served as the Chief Financial Officer of Pursway, Ltd., a Battery Ventures-backed machine learning influencer/marketing company that raised $40 million debt and equity financing and was acquired by IPG Media Brands. Additionally, Michael was the Executive Vice President, of Finance at TeleContinuity and Vice President of Professional Services and Corporate Development at Elcom International, where he was an early employee and played a pivotal role in the rapid growth to $800 million in revenues in four years and ultimately its IPO on NASDAQ.