Michael Gruen
InvestorGeneral Partner at Animal Capital
Los Angeles, California
Writes $100K – $10M checks · typically $1M
About
Michael Gruen is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Elysium Innovations, an AI technology company focused on personalization and user engagement. He is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and previously co-founded Frax, a fractional stablecoin and crypto-native consumer price index, as well as several other ventures including Sway House, TalentX Entertainment, TalentX Gaming, and Animal Capital. Gruen has background experience in finance, sports management, and entertainment media.
Experience
- Elysium InnovationsChief Executive Officercurrent2023 — presentMiami, Florida, United States
- DominateXChief Strategy Officer2023West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
- HBP HoldingsCo-Founder2022 — 2023Jupiter, Florida, United States
- Animal CapitalGP2021 — 2023Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- FRAXCo-Founder2019 — 2023Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- TalentXEntertainmentCo-founder and Vice President of Talent2019 — 2022
- CrossCheck StudiosCo-Founder2021 — 2022Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- EveripediaVice President of business2018 — 2019Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Creator Edge Media, LLCCo-Founder and CEO2017 — 2018New York, United States
Education
- Touro University
Skills & more
ChatGPT3Strategy3Venture Capital7Engineering6Integrated Marketing3Engineering Physics2Methods Engineering2AI2Video Games2Game Design2eSports2Marketing Strategy12
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer-Aided Design (CAD)Digital StrategyNonprofit OrganizationsSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)Marketing ManagementOperations ManagementPay Per Click (PPC)From Michael's professional profile.
Colleagues at Animal Capital
Ajay Mishra
Partner at Animal Capital
Dylann Berger
Partner at Animal Capital
Dylann Sands
Partner at Animal Capital
Griffin Johnson
General Partner at Animal Capital
Josh Richards
Co-Founder & Operating Partner at Animal Capital
Marshall Sandman
Managing Partner at Animal Capital
Noah Beck
Partner at Animal Capital
Ryan Foss-Skiftesvik
Partner at Animal Capital
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Michael Gruen work?
- Michael Gruen is General Partner at Animal Capital.
- What check size does Michael Gruen write?
- Michael Gruen typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
