Hi, I'm Michael Powers - Product led entrepreneur and leader
I'm driven by building and scaling tech ventures, especially in AI, video, and learning. I thrive on translating complex ideas into market-ready products and love investing in and advising innovative consumer tech startups that have the potential for significant impact.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Shaped foundational features of YouTube, driving early user engagement and revenue.
Founded and scaled multiple startups in AI, video, and learning sectors, achieving successful exits.
Can provide strategic guidance on product-market fit for early-stage ventures.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early YouTube Innovator
Shaped foundational features of YouTube, driving early user engagement and revenue.
✦ Product Management
✦ Growth Hacking
✦ Video Platforms
Media Executive
Led major gaming and entertainment verticals (CBSi Games), managing P&L and strategic direction.
✦ SVP
✦ GM
✦ Gaming
✦ Digital Media
Serial Entrepreneur
Founded and scaled multiple startups in AI, video, and learning sectors, achieving successful exits.
✦ CEO
✦ Founder
✦ AI
✦ EdTech
✦ Video
Active Angel Investor
Investing in and advising promising early-stage consumer technology companies.
✦ Angel Investing
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Startups
💪🏻 Superpowers
Product Visionary & Builder
Translating complex ideas into market-ready products.
✦ Pioneered core YouTube features: Channels, Subscriptions, Contests.
✦ Led product strategy for AI, video, and learning platforms.
✦ Drove revenue growth to achieve the first billion.
Startup Architect & Scaler
Founding and growing ventures from concept to exit.
✦ Founded and led multiple successful video, learning, and AI startups.
✦ Secured two exits with founding team roles to Google.
✦ Expertise in fundraising and team building for early-stage companies.
Strategic Investor & Advisor
Identifying and nurturing high-potential early-stage companies.
✦ Angel investor in notable startups like Turo and TaskRabbit.
✦ Proven ability to identify market opportunities and strategic fits.
✦ Passionate about supporting transformative consumer technology.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering innovative AI and video technology startups to invest in.
✦ Connecting with founders and leaders in the creator economy space.
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships for emerging product ventures.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on product-market fit for early-stage ventures.
✦ Share insights on scaling user acquisition and revenue growth strategies.
✦ Offer mentorship on building high-performing startup teams.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify promising AI talent for my current ventures.
✦ Find co-founders with deep expertise in generative AI.
✦ Connect with potential strategic partners for content distribution.