An award-winning journalist working for outlets such as ABC's 20/20, Dateline NBC, and CNBC. In 2000, became a founding executive of the NIC Company, a SF-based tech company funded by Oracle Corp. chairman Larry Ellison. In 2003, joined Viewpoint Corporation as head of Business Development, Marketing and Corporate Communications and interfaced with clients such as Yahoo, AOL, and Warner Brothers. Helped develop and launch company's expansion in advertising, Internet search and 3D animation. Was integral part of the turn-around team that:• Achieved three of four consecutive EBITDA positive quarters in 24 months, after years of previous losses• Raised over $12 million through four PIPE transactions • Launched new products generating positive EBITDA in 17 months• Quadrupled stock price within first 18 months.After Viewpoint became Managing Partner/ Co-Founder of PersonalScreen Media, a new film production and finance company, that produced content and technology platforms for "new media."​ In August 2006, became Chief Operating Officer of BrainPop, Inc. producing animated movies for four million paid Internet subscribers. During interim assignment, reorganized company's infrastructure and invigorated business development, marketing, and financial operations and expanded company's distribution base. In November 2007, founded Symbiotic Pictures Entertainment to leverage opportunities in traditional film, TV and digital media, launch interactive platforms, and explore opportunities in predictive analytics. In 2009, was recruited as interim COO and to run film, television, publishing and online media for Tyra Banks' Bankable Enterprises where he was credited with transforming the enterprise.Currently, Michael focuses on creating edgy, unique content for film, television and online. Working with innovative producers and partners to bring influential experiences to audiences. His feature films such as the espionage feature thriller, BIRDEYE, his scripted television series HAMMER, and the reality series REAR WINDOW are all in late stage development or pre-production.