Michael Koenig

Michael Koenig is the Chief Operating Officer at Sweet, Inc., a company focused on manufacturing consumer electronics. He has a robust background in technology and business development, having held various leadership roles across multiple organizations.

Career Overview

• Current Position: Chief Operating Officer at Sweet, Inc. since June 2015.
• Previous Roles:
  • Chief Revenue Officer at Wavelo, a SaaS unit of Tucows.
  • Chief Operating Officer at Time Doctor.
  • Key roles at Automattic, where he contributed to the growth of platforms like WordPress and WooCommerce.

Experience and Skills

Koenig's expertise spans operations, sales, marketing, and product development. He has been instrumental in scaling operations and driving business growth in the tech sector. His past experience includes:

• Business Development: Worked at IntenseDebate and OneRiot, contributing to their acquisitions by Automattic and Walmart respectively.
• Mentorship: Served as a mentor for early-stage startups within the Techstars network.

Education

He studied Philosophy at the University of Colorado before transitioning into the tech industry.

Additional Activities

Outside his executive role, Koenig hosts a podcast called "Between Two COOs," where he engages with other executives to discuss insights and experiences from their careers.123