Michelle Lam

Michelle Lam is a business professional with extensive experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and technology. She currently holds a Founding Business Role at Caltech, which she started in October 2021.1 In this role, she focuses on defining product-market fit, customer discovery, and supporting technical founders with fundraising strategies, particularly for deep technology early-stage startups.1

Prior to her role at Caltech, Michelle Lam was the Co-Founder and CEO of True&Co, a position she held for over 8 years from May 2012 to July 2020.1 She also served as the President of True&Co. under PVH Corp., the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, from April 2017 to June 2020.1

Her career history includes significant roles in venture capital and consulting:

• Principal at Bain Capital Ventures (2006-2011)
• Associate at Parthenon Capital (2004-2006)
• Manager of Corporate Strategy at Microsoft (2003-2004)
• Consultant at The Boston Consulting Group (2001-2003)
• Senior Associate at PwC (1997-2001)1

Michelle Lam holds a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Waterloo.1 Her professional achievements have been recognized through several awards, including:

• The List of People Shaping Retail's Future 2017 (Dreamer) by National Retail Federation
• San Francisco Top 40 Under 40 in 2016
• Fast Company Most Creative People
• Young Alumni Award 2019 from the University of Waterloo School of Accounting and Finance
• Adweek Women Trailblazers 20201