Michael Palank
InvestorGeneral Partner at MaC Venture Capital
Los Angeles, California
Writes $500K – $2M checks · typically $1M
About
Michael Palank applies a decade as a Hollywood talent agent plus hedge‑fund training and psychology degrees to identify aerospace, defense and space‑tech founders and coach their decision‑making and pressure resilience.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechCrypto & Web3CybersecurityDeep TechDeveloper ToolsDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFintechFuture of WorkGamingHardwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentRoboticsSaaSSocial
Experience
- MaC Venture CapitalGeneral Partnercurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- M VenturesGeneral Partner2017 — 2019Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- MACROVP, Digital & Business Development2015 — 2017Los Angeles
- Reincarnate Music / iMusicController2004 — 2016Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- memBrainBusiness Development Consultant; Financial Modeling and Business Strategy Lead2013 — 2014Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Made With ElasticOperations and Strategy Consultant2013 — 2014Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- TopFloorHead of Business Development2012 — 2013Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Amplify.laNew Business Consultant2012Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Overbrook EntertainmentDirector of Business Development and Corporate Strategy2010 — 2012Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- William Morris AgencyAgent, Motion Picture and Television Talent Group2004 — 2009Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Coghill Capital ManagementEquity Research and Operations Analyst2003 — 2004Greater Chicago Area
- Illinois Development Finance AuthorityAnalyst2001 — 2003Greater Chicago Area
- Morgan Stanley & KPMGAnalyst/Intern2000 — 2001Greater Chicago Area
Education
- DePaul UniversityBachelor of Science, Finance with Minors in Accounting & Psychology1998 — 2002
- St. Louis University HighLiberal Arts/College Prepatory1994 — 1998
Skills & more
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Financial AnalysisBusiness PlanningEntertainmentSocial Media StrategistWeb VideoVideo GamesFinancial ModelingRoyaltiesP&L AnalysisSalesTenant RepresentationNegotiationFrom Michael's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended DePaul University43
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Shared employers
Also worked at M Ventures2
Also worked at MACRO1
Also worked at Amplify.la13
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Also worked at Morgan Stanley & KPMG843
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Deals · 1
OCULOGX INC.Board seat
via MaC Venture Capital · filed Feb 2022 · $2.6M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at MaC Venture Capital
Network1
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