Michael Katz is an investor at Benson Capital Partners with a passion for entrepreneurship, technology, economic development, and food. A Syracuse University economics and finance graduate, Katz has contributed significantly to the startup ecosystem as CEO & co-founder of Mparticle, a data platform used by brands worldwide. Additionally, he has served on the board of directors for several innovative companies, including Brightline and Adaptly. With a strong background in media strategy and analytics, Katz previously held roles at Yahoo and Interclick. He's also a former mentor at Techstars, an internationally recognized accelerator program, and founder of Interclick, where he was president. Katz's interests lie primarily in strengthening the Gulf South's economic development, particularly in technology innovation, and he brings valuable experience to the table in this space.