Michael Solana

Michael Solana is the Chief Executive Officer of Pirate Wires, a media company that focuses on technology, politics, and culture. He has held this position since January 2023. Prior to his role at Pirate Wires, Solana served as the Vice President at Founders Fund, a venture capital firm, since October 2011, where he has been involved in various initiatives related to technology and entrepreneurship.

In addition to his executive roles, Solana has experience in publishing, having worked as an editor at Penguin Group USA, where he focused on projects in philosophy, technology, and humor. He also has a background in education and has been involved with organizations like The Seasteading Institute, which explores the concept of politically autonomous floating cities.3

Solana is based in San Francisco, California, and has a notable presence in the tech and media landscape, often engaging in discussions about the intersection of these fields.12