We specialize in structing and transitioning businesses into employee-owned models. Our clients have strong community roots and dedicated workforces. Through thoughtful collaboration and proven frameworks, we create thriving, employee-driven organizations that align incentives, drive innovation, and generate lasting prosperity for employees, communities, and stakeholders.
Our Team
We are a team driven by a shared commitment to reshaping ownership in America. We see immense potential in the coming wave of business transitions and aim to position these companies for long-term success.
Operational Leadership
20 years in Executive Leadership
Mike is passionate about using employee ownership to channel the strengths of capitalism into solutions that benefit all employees. He believes innovation in employee ownership offers a powerful, market-driven approach to tackling some of society’s most pressing wealth inequality challenges. As an experienced business founder, technology entrepreneur, and social enterprise CEO, Mike brings a unique blend of expertise and vision to developing sustainable growth strategies that empower businesses while uplifting the communities they serve.
Operating Partner, Southeast Acquisition Capital (Website)
CEO, Greyston Bakery (TED Talk)
Co-Founder, Organic Food Incubator
VP, FAST Search and Transfer (acq. MSFT)
Strategy Consultant, PwC
MBA Wharton School of Business / BA University of Delaware
Financial Leadership
13 years as Principal Investor
Michael’s commitment to employee ownership stems from his conviction that a business where employees think and act like owners is more resilient, less risky, and ultimately more valuable. He sees employee ownership as a way to foster teamwork, optimism, and stronger communities. Committed to aligning the interests of investors and employees, Michael leverages innovative employee ownership models to drive long-term returns and shared prosperity. With years of study and practical experience, he champions employee ownership as a transformative approach capable of delivering outsized returns for investors, employees, and the broader community.
Co-Founder, Southeast Acquisition Capital (Website)
Equity Portfolio Management, MAPFRE AM / Jetstream Capital,
Impact Investing, Jetstream Ventures
Investment Banking, Stephens Inc. / Avondale Partners
MBA, IE Business School / BA, Kalamazoo College
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