Michael a co-founder and managing partner at Monsoon Venture Fund is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and early-stage companies. In the pursuit of this purpose, he leverages three decades of extensive business leadership experience, spanning from Fortune 100 companies to executive positions at startup Nikola Motor Company.He has deep experience in overseeing company operations and systems, having led teams through complex business cycles, restructuring, acquisitions, capital transactions and the development of comprehensive strategies. Michael’s expertise encompasses P&L and financial management, as well as the successful implementation of strategic, financial, operational, growth and turnaround plans.Michaels academic background in energy management and finance, combined with his decades of hands-on operational and leadership experience, positions him as an ideal mentor for tech founders. He guides them in incubating innovative concepts, devising growth strategies and identifying opportunities to penetrate new markets and scale their ventures.Among the boards he serves on are two notable organizations: Above Robotics, a startup that pioneers intelligent automation, connecting robots, vehicles, devices, and people to enhance efficiencies, safety, and profitability across the value chain; and Folds of Honor, a philanthropic organization dedicated to honoring our armed services and first responder heroes by awarding scholarships to their dependents.Relocating to Phoenix in 2019, he has embraced the thriving Arizona tech ecosystem. He has immersed himself as an advisor, collaborating closely with emerging entrepreneurs to guide their innovation from conceptualization to proof of concept and commercialization.A native of Minnesota, he is the proud father of two grown sons. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is an outdoor enthusiast committed to health and wellness, and a global traveler.