About
Michael Adé George is an angel investor and founding lead for EMEA at BAG Collective with over 13 years of experience in engineering, strategy, and innovation. He has led large-scale technology programs at Google and advised startups, with particular focus on translating complex technical concepts into executable initiatives in AI, infrastructure, and biotech sectors. His work includes delivering multi-year AI/ML infrastructure programs across multiple regions, implementing cost optimization strategies, and pioneering cashless payment systems in Africa and Southeast Asia.
Experience
- BAG CollectiveAngel Investor / Founding Lead, EMEAcurrent2023 — present
- M-ADEStrategic Advisorcurrent2023 — present
- SICTICAngel Investor / Scale Up Advisorcurrent2023 — present
- HWZ University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration ZurichGuest Lecturer, Leadership & Culture - Executive MBA Digital Leadership HWZcurrent2023 — present
- Stealth AI StartupStrategic Advisor2025Zurich, Switzerland
- Stealth AI StartupFounding Product Manager2023 — 2025Zurich, Switzerland
- 3 GuysThe 4th Guy2023 — 2025
- kasahorow FoundationStrategic Advisor2024
- GoogleSenior (Staff) Program Manager & PMO Lead - Core Serving Infrastructure2014 — 2023Zürich, Switzerland
- GoogleSenior Engineering Program Manager - Google Emerging Markets (Africa, India & SE Asia)2011 — 2014Zurich
- GoogleEngineering EMEA Talent Program Manager, Google People Operations2010 — 2011Zurich
- Salix MAGPrincipal2010 — 2013
- Credit Suisse AGRelationship Manager (UHW), Wealth Management, West Africa2007 — 2010Zurich, Switzerland
- Akamai Financial Markets (formerly Alexander Mann Financial Markets)Business Management & Control and Cross Markets2006 — 2007London, UK
- Robert WaltersSenior Consultant/ Manager - Financial Services2003 — 2006London, UK
- FreelanceFreelance Business Development & Sales Consultant2002 — 2003
- Career BreakTravel2001 — 2002Travelled US, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
Skills & more
Java5Python4AI for BusinessAI for Project ManagementRelationship BuildingOperational ExcellenceDecision-MakingInterpersonal Skills4Leadership7Problem Solving2Cross-team Collaboration2Team Coordination2
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Team ManagementStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipManagementCross Functional Team BuildingStrategyCommunicationProcess OptimisationPartner ManagementVendor ManagementVendor ContractsProcurementLanguages English · French · German
- AI-Driven Project Management: Techniques and Insights with Ricardo Vargas — LinkedIn
- PADI Advanced Open Water — PADI
From Michael's professional profile.
Colleagues at Black Angel Group
Angelica Walter
Customer Engineer at Black Angel Group
Anika Henry
Programme Manager, Investment at Black Angel Group
Anthony Abraham
Sr. Director of Googler and Candidate Operations (People Experience & Excellence) at Black Angel Group
Ari Copeland
Global Product Lead at Black Angel Group
Augustine Wiah
Product Operations and Strategy - YouTube at Black Angel Group
Bonita C. Stewart
Cofounder and Managing Partner at BAG Ventures
Bserat Ghebremicael
Investor at Black Angel Group
Candice Morgan
Advisor at IDB Lab
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Adé George?
- Michael Adé George is an angel investor and founding lead for EMEA at BAG Collective with over 13 years of experience in engineering, strategy, and innovation. He has led large-scale technology programs at Google and advised startups, with particular focus on translating complex technical concepts into executable initiatives in AI, infrastructure, and biotech sectors. His work includes delivering multi-year AI/ML infrastructure programs across multiple regions, implementing cost optimization strategies, and pioneering cashless payment systems in Africa and Southeast Asia.
- Where does Michael Adé George work?
- Michael Adé George is Advisory Roles at Black Angel Group.
- Where did Michael Adé George go to school?
- Michael Adé George studied at MIT Sloan School of Management (Artificial Intelligence in Pharma and Biotech); MIT Sloan School of Management (Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy); Stanford University (Stanford Advanced Project Management (SAPM) Certificate, Project Management).
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