Mike Burshteyn is an expert in identifying the hidden forces that shape the behavior of individuals, organizations, and systems. With a Bachelor of Arts in Quantitative Economics from Tufts University and an MBA in Business, Design, Behavioral Economics, and Customer Insights from Yale University, he possesses the education and knowledge to delve into complex and dynamic systems. Mike’s framework is centered around the belief that a good question is more valuable than finding a good answer. His approach to problem-solving is focused on arriving at solutions alongside stakeholders instead of dictating solutions for them. He believes that businesses exist to turn a profit and not the other way around. This philosophy has driven his career throughout various senior positions at organizations such as Spark MicroGrants and ideas42.

In his career, Mike has held several senior positions, including Vice President at ideas42, where he currently serves. He formerly held the position of Senior Associate at ideas42, YCCI Fellow at Yale Center for Customer Insights, Systems Researcher at HoodenPyleGil, Chief Operating Officer at Spark MicroGrants, Finance Director at Spark MicroGrants, Operations Associate at Axiom International Investors, and Modeling Group Intern at Intex Solutions.