Michael Silver

Michael Silver is a multifaceted technologist, entrepreneur, and musician with a diverse professional background. As the founder and CEO of Audio High, Inc., he has established himself as a prominent figure in the high-end home automation and audiovisual industry.

Professional Background

Technology and Entrepreneurship: Michael has an extensive career in technology, having worked at several notable companies:

• Spent seven years as a development manager at Apple Computer
• Co-founded multiple technology companies including NextPage and Kairos Software
• Currently serves as CEO of multiple ventures, including:
  • Audio High, Inc.
  • Obelisk Corp.
  • VitalLeaf, Inc.
  • Roste Chocolate House

Technical Achievements: During his time at Apple, he accomplished significant technical milestones:

• Wrote the telecommunications code that sent the first e-mail from space
• Re-architected America Online to support multiple languages and writing systems
• Co-designed telecommunications language used by major tech companies
• Designed the Unicode compression algorithm for Apple and AOL

Musical and Artistic Pursuits

Michael is a accomplished musician who began playing piano at age four. His musical credentials include:

• Professionally singing and playing multiple instruments
• Writing and directing music for Shakespeare Santa Cruz
• Performing in the west coast premiere of Nixon in China
• Winning several piano competitions

Personal Interests

Beyond technology and music, Michael is passionate about:

• High-performance driving (coaches drivers on race tracks)
• Diverse academic interests including computer science, mathematics, linguistics, genetics, and molecular biology

Company Focus: Audio High, founded in 1997, is a leading home automation company that provides high-end audiovisual solutions to residential and commercial clients. The company has received numerous accolades, including being named in CEPro Top 20 Integrators in the US and winning Best Audio/Video Company awards.