What check size does Michelle Gonzalez write?

Michelle Gonzalez typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.

Where did Michelle Gonzalez go to school?

Michelle Gonzalez studied at Yale Law School (JD, Law); University of Oklahoma (Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics).

Michelle Gonzalez

Investor

Corporate Vice President and Global Head at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

Bay Area

Writes $100K – $10M checks

About

Michelle Gonzalez is Corporate Vice President and Global Head of M12, having joined the fund as Global Head in 2021.

Contact· published on Michelle's own website

m•••@m12.vcreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Beyond investing

Founded: Co-founded the Influencer Series in 2010, a community of technology leaders that has hosted more than 90 roundtable discussions with over 4,000 founders, investors and tech executives.
Education: Holds a B.A. in business administration with a major in economics from the University of Oklahoma. Holds a J.D. from Yale Law School.
Hobbies: Enjoys connecting people and learning through conversation.
Family: Grew up on the south Texas border and now lives in the Bay Area with her daughter.

From Michelle's own website — common ground for a warm intro.

Experience

TaskUsBoard Director (NASDAQ: TASK) Chair of Compensation Committee (previously Audit & Compensation)current2022 — presentUnited States
Various StartupsBoard Member/Investorcurrent2021 — present
MicrosoftCVP and Global Head of M12, Microsoft's Venture Fundcurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Influencer SeriesCEO and Co-Foundercurrent2010 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
GoogleManaging Partner, Area 1202019 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
GoogleDirector, Office of the CEO2018 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
IBMPartner, IBM Ventures2016 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
Comcast VenturesEntrepreneur in Residence and Investor2015 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
AppleHead of Product - News2013 — 2015Cupertino, CA
AppleHead of Product - Books2011 — 2013Cupertino, CA
AppleHead of Movies - International2008 — 2012Cupertino

Skills & more

Negotiation6Strategy81Strategic Planning4Management13Public Speaking3Board of DirectorsOperational TurnaroundDigital Media74Film23Business Development65Strategic Partnerships73Talent Management2

+12 more

SalesStart-upsProduct ManagementConsultingBusiness StrategyLicensingProduct MarketingEntrepreneurshipSaaSOnline AdvertisingFinanceE-commerce

From Michelle's professional profile.

Colleagues at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

Alan Du

Partner at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

Alessandro Levi

Partner at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

Andrew Smyth

Managing Partner at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

Ann Johnson

Investor at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

Anthony “Tony” Sims

Business Administrator at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

Brian Zhao

Investment Team at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

Cat Knoerr

Portfolio Development at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

Cheryl Cheng

Managing Partner at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michelle Gonzalez?: Michelle Gonzalez is Corporate Vice President and Global Head of M12, having joined the fund as Global Head in 2021.
Where does Michelle Gonzalez work?: Michelle Gonzalez is Corporate Vice President and Global Head at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund).
What does Michelle Gonzalez invest in?: Michelle Gonzalez invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
What check size does Michelle Gonzalez write?: Michelle Gonzalez typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
Where did Michelle Gonzalez go to school?: Michelle Gonzalez studied at Yale Law School (JD, Law); University of Oklahoma (Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics).