Michael Katz

Origin Story: In a couple sentences, how would you describe your path to becoming an investor?

Entrepreneur first. Investor second. Love being able to share knowledge with the next generation of entrepreneurs
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Investment Approach: What are the key factors you consider when evaluating a founding team?

Technical founders, multi-time entrepreneurs
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What's your style and approach when it comes to working with founders post-investment? What are the characteristics of founders you've worked well with?

As much or as little as they want.
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If I'm coming to pitch to you or your firm, what's the one piece of advice you'd give me?

Be cool.
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How would you describe your own personal mission and values, and how do they impact the way you invest?

My most values are based on always striving to be a good person, and embracing progress over perfection. Also operating from first principles. That’s what I look for in founders. I look for resilience, discipline, humility, and a strong ability to network.
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What do you like best about investing in NYC, and what’s your outlook on the future of NYC tech?

Getting to help build the community.