Mike Molinet 🦉

Mike Molinet is a successful entrepreneur known for his journey from financial struggles to co-founding a unicorn company. In 2013, he faced debt and homelessness while pursuing his dream of starting a software company in Silicon Valley. Initially working on a photobook mobile app with Kindred Prints, Molinet transitioned to focus on the booming mobile industry. He pivoted to create Branch Metrics, a platform that streamlined app linking and traffic measurement.

Under Molinet's leadership, Branch Metrics thrived, exceeding $100M in ARR, expanding to 500 employees, and serving billions of devices monthly. He attributes his success to the talented individuals he collaborated with, highlighting their impact on Branch's growth and mission. Molinet is now embarking on a new entrepreneurial journey, sharing insights from his experiences along the way.

Mike Molinet's educational background includes pursuing an MBA at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and studying Mechanical Engineering at Bucknell University. He has been associated with various organizations like TCP, GTMfund, Thena, Lily AI, and enrich, showcasing his diverse involvements and interests in entrepreneurship, technology, and business development.

His past roles range from being a Co-Founder, COO & President at Branch, to owning Strong Pointe Management LLC, and serving as a Product Development Engineer at 3M. Molinet's community involvement as a Volunteer Firefighter/EMT at Woodbury Fire Department and founding the Minnesota Network of Young Entrepreneurs reflects his commitment to giving back and supporting others in different capacities.