Michael Larsen is a global business development executive with an impressive entrepreneurial spirit and a knack for growing revenue internationally across channels. He is a natural leader, adept at collaborating cross-discipline and cross-culturally, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build long-lasting relationships. Larsen holds an MBA/MA in Business and East Asian Studies from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, and a BS in Business from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Larsen's extensive professional experience includes serving as a Venture Partner at Hangar 75, Principal at MCL Executive Advisory, Senior Advisor at Rayliant Global Advisors, Principal and Managing Director at Rayliant Global Advisors, Partner and Managing Director, Global Head Strategic Partnerships at Research Affiliates, Managing Director at The Threshold Group and Managing Director at Trust Company of the West. Throughout his career, he has excelled in sourcing and developing strategic partnerships, sales, sales management, product management, and project management.