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Michael Deadder
Senior Advisor at Bentley Associates (Media, Entertainment and AdTech M&A)
Michael Deadder possesses over 20 years of successful experience in business development, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions in both Wall Street and international business settings.
As a proven leader, he has a deep breadth of life experience, remarkable energy, and exceptional 'people' skills honed through roles from analyst to Vice President and as a global business development specialist.
His expertise includes new product launches, social media management, strategic planning, international sales, financial analysis, entrepreneurial ventures, start-up organizations, capital raising, and working with Fortune 500 companies.
Michael Deadder's skill set also covers areas such as client and territory penetration, partnership engagements, alliances, corporate finance, risk analytics, investments, marketing, customized presentations, staff training, effective communication, and team leadership.
He pursued an MBA-equivalent education in Banking, Corporate Finance, and Securities Law at Credit Suisse International Bankers School, in addition to earning a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Throughout his career, Michael Deadder held various key positions such as Principal at Bespoke Real Estate, Senior Advisor at Bentley Associates, and had advisory roles at notable organizations like Tipalti, Influential, DUZY tv, and Connect Digital Partners, among others.
He co-founded Connect Digital Partners, led business development at Rapid Ratings International, and held roles at FanShout, Group Messaging and Search Technology Company, and Maverick Surf Contest.
His experience also includes serving as a Partner at Columbia Strategy, VP at MUFG Americas and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and in earlier roles at Credit Suisse.
Michael Deadder's professional journey started with a summer internship at Buckmaster & Moore, later acquired by Credit Suisse, providing a strong foundation for his subsequent successful career in various financial and strategic advisory roles.