Miami-based Michael Houck is the co-founder of Launch House, a no-equity anti-accelerator where founders and engineers come to build authentic relationships with diverse peers while solving problems and launching new companies. Houck's extensive background in the tech industry includes working in product management at Airbnb and Uber, as well as serving as a mentor at First Round Capital. Having studied computer science at the University of Miami, Houck is an expert in software engineering, product analytics, and negotiating investments. Launch House has quickly become a physical and digital hub for investors, builders, and entrepreneurs looking to build bonds on par with college relationships. In addition to expanding beyond founders to include engineers and other professionals, Houck and his team have developed a metaverse location to keep members connected from anywhere. With a combined market cap of over $1 billion among Launch House founders, Houck and his team are positioned to shape the future of tech entrepreneurship.