Michael Martin

Michael Martin is a skilled professional with a background in urban planning, community building, startups, and partnership development.

Currently, as the Director of Network Development at SignalFire, he collaborates with portfolio companies and external leadership to drive expertise sharing, mentorship, due diligence, and deal flow.

Previously, he managed the IBM Watson AI XPRIZE and held a key role in Global Community Relations at the XPRIZE Foundation, focusing on issues like affordable housing, urban resiliency, and social impact communications.

Michael has a strong educational foundation with a focus on urban planning and political science, having studied at the University of New Orleans and Pace University.

His extensive professional experience includes roles like Director of Network & Community at M13, Co-Founder and Director of Policy at Free Machine, Senior Resiliency Planner at NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development, and Executive Director at St. Claude Main Street, among others.