Michael Lavin

Michael Lavin is the Managing Partner at Germin8 Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on the Food and Agriculture sectors. He founded Germin8 Ventures with the mission of transforming the global food system through strategic investments and support for innovative startups. Lavin actively oversees the firm's operations and investment strategies, and he serves on the boards of several companies within the industry, including Avalo AI and AgriWebb. His work emphasizes food security, population health, and community empowerment, and he collaborates with various philanthropic organizations and policymakers to create significant impacts in these areas.23

In addition to his role at Germin8 Ventures, Lavin is a member of the Investment Subcommittee of the National 4-H Council, which is dedicated to youth development programs across the United States, serving approximately six million young people.12 His background includes experience as an investment banker and consultant at Mesirow Financial, where he advised a diverse clientele on strategic corporate development and M&A activities.2