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Michelangelo Ho
Product & Tech | ex-Amazon, 2X Founder, VC | Expertise in Product, Growth, Strategy & Innovation
Michelangelo Ho is a seasoned Product & GM leader with a strong passion for team building and product development across various industries including Mobility, FinTech & payments, B2B2C, and Marketplaces. With extensive experience leading both 0-1 product launches and enhancing existing portfolios for big tech companies, startups, and SMBs, he has contributed to delivering over $1B in product P&L for major players in the industry. As an entrepreneur, Michelangelo co-founded two venture-backed companies, Sudu and GoSpring, successfully managing exits and acquisitions while securing multiple rounds of funding from renowned VCs. His proficiency extends to innovation, venture capitalism, and strategic business development, having overseen the growth of companies that collectively raised $150M in funding.
Michelangelo's expertise lies in product management, innovation, team leadership, cross-functional communication, idea evaluation, portfolio management, venture capital, and strategic business development. He specializes in Marketplaces, Supply Chain Tech, FinTech, Payments, deep learning, ML/AI, computer vision, NLP, location-based services/products, and IoT. His academic background includes an MBA with a focus on Management of Technology from Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, advanced studies in Product Development from Harvard Business School, and a strong foundation in Electrical Engineering from both Mercer University and Harvard Business School.
Throughout his career, Michelangelo has held key roles in reputable organizations such as FOG Ventures, Operators Guild, Veritas Product Group, Amazon, Silicon Road, ATDC, and First Data Corporation, showcasing his versatility in product management, venture capitalism, and executive leadership. His leadership roles include Chief Product Officer at AirSage, Director of Product Management at First Data Corporation, and Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at GS. He has also served as a Limited Partner at FOG Ventures and a Managing Director at Silicon Road, contributing his expertise in strategic investment decisions and operational excellence. Michelangelo Ho's impact extends beyond his professional roles, as he has also been an active member of the technology and FinTech communities, serving on boards and committees to drive industry innovation and growth.