Mickal P. Adler
InvestorPartner at Drive by DraftKings · Investor at Boot64 Ventures
Metairie, Louisiana, United States
About
Mickal P. Adler runs operations and governance across multiple related entities as founder and GP, leveraging a financial‑services background to bridge Louisiana's emerging startup scene with Los Angeles venture markets.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSector Agnostic
Experience
- Drive by DraftKingsPartnercurrent2021 — presentBoston, MA
- Drive by DraftKingsManaging Director2019 — 2021Boston, Massachusetts
- All RaiseBoston Chapter - Leadership Teamcurrent2020 — present
- NextilesBoard Observer2022 — 2025Brooklyn, New York
- MassChallengeManaging Director, MassChallenge Boston2017 — 2019Boston, MA
- Mission CapitalChief Innovation Officer2014 — 2016Austin, Texas
- Mission CapitalAdvisor2014Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- Full Circle FundCEO2011 — 2013San Francisco, California
- MITXPresident2009 — 2010Greater Boston
- MITXExecutive Director2005 — 2009Greater Boston
- MITXDirector of Business Development1999 — 2005Greater Boston
- The Improper Bostonian MagazineDirector of Marketing & Promotions1997 — 1999Boston, Massachusetts
- U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (formerly OPIC)Investment Officer1992 — 1997Washington D.C. Metro Area
Skills & more
Business Development57Marketing49Digital Marketing48Board of Director experience4Strategic Partnerships86Fundraising84Event Planning23International Development6Social Media24Program Development12Advertising10Board of Directors5
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Business StrategyDigital MediaDigital StrategyEntrepreneurshipEvent ManagementLeadershipProject ManagementPublic RelationsSEOPublic SpeakingStrategyRelationship BuildingFrom Mickal's professional profile.
Colleagues at Drive by DraftKings
Emily DeJoy
Operations at Drive by DraftKings
Jon Von Deylen
Partner at Drive by DraftKings
Josh Wasserman
Senior Associate at Drive by DraftKings
Kiki Mills Johnston
Partner at Drive by DraftKings
Meredith McPherron
CEO & Managing Partner at Drive by DraftKings
Peter Blacklow
General Partner at Boston Seed Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mickal P. Adler?
- Mickal P. Adler runs operations and governance across multiple related entities as founder and GP, leveraging a financial‑services background to bridge Louisiana's emerging startup scene with Los Angeles venture markets.
- Where does Mickal P. Adler work?
- Mickal P. Adler is Partner at Drive by DraftKings.
- What does Mickal P. Adler invest in?
- Mickal P. Adler invests in AI & Machine Learning, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where did Mickal P. Adler go to school?
- Mickal P. Adler studied at American University (Bachelor's degree, International Relations and Affairs).
Same school
Also attended American University107
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Shared employers
Also worked at All Raise54
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Also worked at Nextiles1
Also worked at MassChallenge73
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