Michael Carney

Michael Carney is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor at Evoke Advisors, based in Los Angeles, California. He has been with Evoke Advisors since 2021, where he specializes in advising high net worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and institutions. His role involves guiding clients on public and private market investment strategies and overseeing a $100 million fund of funds that invests directly into venture capital funds.23

Prior to his current position, Carney was a Partner at Upfront Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm in Southern California, where he was involved in significant financings and transactions within the technology sector. He has also held various roles, including board memberships at several companies and editorial positions in the media.13

Carney holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is also a former Division I golfer and has experience living and working in South Korea, where he became proficient in Korean. Outside of his professional life, he is actively involved in community service, particularly in youth education and development initiatives.23