Mike is a technologist, strategist, marketer, product builder, speaker, and founder at Commonspace, The Collab, and Seersite. He has diverse and integrated experience as an entrepreneur, VC, and consultant in web2+3, marketing, branding, UI/UX, product development, cross-market finance, blockchain, cultural mechanics, and platform creation. Mike applies new technologies and initiatives, from macro-level strategy to hands-on execution, to drive innovation and growth.He is a global speaker on web3, marketing, social media, startups, and ecosystem development. Within blockchain, he has co-written 2 whitepapers and advises multiple startups, game studios, funds, and accelerators. He also led business and marketing strategy for NFT launches totaling $5MM+ in first sales. Currently, he’s building the next gen creator and community platform at Commonspace and related pilot projects with top tier creators, artists, brands, and DJs.Previously, Mike played key roles in many startup ecosystems globally, providing insights and guidance to innovation, government, and development programs in the U.S., China, Australia, Asia, Nordics, and Middle East. He’s worked with startups from Y Combinator, IdeaLab, 500 Startups, Yetizen, SUPRMASV, SOSV, and others. As strategist and co-founder of Kogi BBQ, his work prompted a global food truck trend that created a multi-billion dollar market. As one of the youngest CTO's of a publicly traded company, he paved the way for new technologies in the Las Vegas gaming industry. He pioneered video and live content as the first branded content partner at Justin.TV/gaming (Twitch) launch, an early content partner at Machinima, and social media advisor to SAG New Media. Mike also created Marketing Club on Clubhouse, a top industry club with 330k+ members, and works with nonprofits, having been on the boards of Black Card Circle Foundation, Africa Alive, UNICEF Chinese Children Initiative, and others.Prior to startups, Mike delivered marketing strategy for companies including Microsoft, Amadeus, Nolet's Gin, Fatburger, Burger King, Fedex, Outrigger Hotels, Wynn Hotels, Tasting Panel Magazine, NVIDIA, Toynami, Hearst, and others. As a creative director, his teams have won numerous awards, including 2 ADDY's. His work has been covered by most major news outlets globally and as a subject expert, Mike has been called on by TechCrunch, Fast Company, NPR, FOX, LA Times, LA Weekly, Village Voice, SF Weekly, KHON, HPR and many more. He is also an avid foodie and cocktail enthusiast with a passion for traveling to learn and explore culture.