Michael Hoydich

Michael Hoydich is an early internet pioneer known for his involvement with companies like USWeb and GeoCities in the past.

He is an alumnus of Y Combinator and Samsung NEXT, having a strong background in the tech industry.

Hoydich has founded several successful companies including IndustryNext, Incognito Digital, Squrl, and EdgeDNA.

In 1988, he founded the Deathstar BBS showcasing his interest in technology from an early age with devices like the Atari 130XE and 2400 baud modem.

His passion lies in expanding the boundaries of what is possible through web interactions, focusing on various areas such as 3D, haptics, artificial intelligence, and more.

Educationally, he holds a Master of Arts in International Tourism from the University of Limerick, a Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Education from Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, and has studied at Cobh Community College.

He has held key positions at Adventure Networks as a founder, Entrepreneur in Residence at Samsung NEXT, Managing Partner and Co-Founder at EdgeDNA, among others.

Hoydich's extensive experience includes roles as Managing Partner, Co-Founder at IndustryNext, LLC, Incognito Digital, and Squrl, along with positions at Viewpoint Corporation, GeoCities, iWon, Ziff Davis, and USWeb in digital media and leadership roles.

To learn more about Michael Hoydich and his work, visit www.adventurenetworks.net.