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Michael Polansky

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Founder and Managing Partner at HAWKTAIL · Partner - Alpha Access at Unless · Co-founder at Bunsen

San Francisco

FoundedBunsen

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About

Michael Polansky is CEO of the Parker Group, a San Francisco-based organization managing the business, investment, political, and charitable interests of Sean Parker. He previously worked as a Senior Investment Associate at Bridgewater and as a Principal at Founders Fund, where he covered consumer internet and emerging technology. He holds a degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from Harvard University.

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AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConsumerDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationRobotics

Co-founder at Bunsen

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Ben KelloggCo-founder

Experience

  1. Outer BiosciencesCo-Founder and CEOcurrent2022 — present
  2. HawktailFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2021 — present
  3. Parker Institute for Cancer ImmunotherapyCo-Founder; Board Membercurrent2016 — present
  4. BunsenCo-Foundercurrent2021 — present
  5. Avos Capital ManagementCo-Foundercurrent2021 — present
  6. Haus Labs By Lady GagaBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
  7. Sean Parker Family OfficeSpecial Advisorcurrent2024 — present
  8. Sean Parker Family OfficeCEO2009 — 2023
  9. ArsenalBioCo-Founder, Board Observercurrent2019 — present
  10. Founders FundPrincipal2010 — 2012
  11. Bridgewater AssociatesInvestment Associate2006 — 2009

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Polansky?
Michael Polansky is CEO of the Parker Group, a San Francisco-based organization managing the business, investment, political, and charitable interests of Sean Parker. He previously worked as a Senior Investment Associate at Bridgewater and as a Principal at Founders Fund, where he covered consumer internet and emerging technology. He holds a degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from Harvard University.
Where does Michael Polansky work?
Michael Polansky is Co-founder of Bunsen and Founder and Managing Partner at HAWKTAIL.
What does Michael Polansky invest in?
Michael Polansky invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics.
What companies did Michael Polansky found?
Michael Polansky founded Bunsen.
Where did Michael Polansky go to school?
Michael Polansky studied at Harvard University (Applied Mathematics, Computer Science).

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