Michael Lazerow

Michael Lazerow is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and writer who has made a name for himself in the software industry. He co-founded Buddy Media, a social media marketing platform that was later acquired by Salesforce.com for a whopping $800M. He also founded and served as CEO of GOLF.com and GolfServ, and was President and Founder of University Wire/Student Advantage. Lazerow holds a BS and MS in Journalism from Northwestern University.

He is currently the Cofounder and Managing Partner at Velvet Sea Ventures and serves as a Director and Board Observer for several companies, including Pixel Vault, Autograph, SuperRare Labs, and Mercato. Lazerow's impressive track record has garnered him the attention of the business world, and he is commonly sought out for his expertise on entrepreneurship, start-up strategy, and venture capital investment.