Michael Segal

Michael Segal is the founder and CEO of Skylight, a company known for creating connected devices designed to enhance family connections, such as the Skylight Frame and Skylight Calendar. Under his leadership, Skylight has sold hundreds of thousands of units, indicating strong consumer demand for their products.12

Before founding Skylight in February 2014, Segal served as a Vice President at Bessemer Venture Partners, where he focused on early-stage technology investments and worked with various startups, including Guild Education and Periscope Data. His experience in venture capital provided him with insights into what makes startups successful, although he acknowledges that his entrepreneurial journey began with challenges, including a failed startup that ultimately contributed to his growth as a leader.12

Segal holds degrees from Harvard University, where he studied biochemistry, and he has a background in product management from his brief tenure at Spotify. His diverse experience in both venture capital and entrepreneurship has shaped his approach to building Skylight as a consumer-focused tech company.12