Michael Schutzler

Motivator. Entrepreneur. Musician. Zen teacher. Waterman. CEO Coach.

Built and successfully led five companies. Strong acumen in most business functions. Deep expertise in the tech industry and higher education sectors. Substantial experience in public policy work at the federal, state and local level.

Proven skills in creating positive, results driven culture through development of leadership competencies and clear communication.

Consistent record of driving revenue and margin growth through strategy development, operational planning, product innovation, and disciplined execution.

Personally invested in more than thirty startups, invested as LP in four venture capital firms, served as coach and advisor to more than 100 executives, and raised over 150 Million Dollars in private and public financing.

Served on more than two dozen public, private, and government boards, serves as a Dharma Teacher in the Kwan Um School of Zen, is a recording artist and endurance athlete.