Michael is a joint MPP/MBA candidate at Yale, focused on climate innovation, emerging technologies, and impact investing. He brings nearly a decade of experience evaluating and deploying capital into early-stage ventures and funds across multiple geographies, spanning sectors including agriculture, renewable energy, financial services, and frontier technologies. His work has covered both direct investments and fund strategies, with a focus on identifying scalable, commercially viable solutions in undercapitalized markets.

Prior to Yale, Michael worked closely with founders and investors to assess opportunities, structure investments, and support portfolio growth. Trained as a chemical engineer, he brings a systems-level approach to problem solving and is particularly interested in translating technical innovation into investable, high-impact businesses.