Mike Droesch
InvestorFounderPartner at Bessemer Venture Partners · Board director at Crash Override · Board director at Vapi · Board director at Optimal Dynamics
Boston
Writes $1M – $250M checks · typically $25M
About
Mike Droesch is a partner at Bessemer Venture Partners in Boston with expertise in AI applications, cybersecurity, supply chain software, and B2B marketplaces. Previously, he worked at venture-backed startups including Fuze and InsightSquared, and spent nearly three years in management consulting at Navigant focused on emerging energy and infrastructure technologies. He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan, a Master's Degree in naval architecture and engineering from the University of Michigan, and a mechanical engineering degree from Tufts University.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConsumerCybersecurityFintechHealthtechSaaS
Board director at Crash Override
Intro paths
In turn, Mike can intro founders to Crash Override's investors below.
Crash Override's investors · 6
Co-founders at Crash Override
Board director at VapiYC W21
Intro paths
Mike went through Y Combinator (Winter 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Gustaf Alstromer — the partner who ran Vapi's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Mike can intro founders to Vapi's investors below.
Vapi's investors · 12
Co-founders at Vapi
Board director at Optimal Dynamics
Intro paths
In turn, Mike can intro founders to Optimal Dynamics's investors below.
Optimal Dynamics's investors · 12
Co-founders at Optimal Dynamics
Experience
- Bessemer Venture PartnersPartnercurrent2017 — presentGreater New York City Area
- VapiBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- AxiamaticBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
- Tackle.ioBoard Membercurrent2020 — present
- GoodShipBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- CurriBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- RaftBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- Cypress.ioBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
- Optimal DynamicsBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- NetographyBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- ACV AuctionsBoard Observercurrent2017 — present
- ElectricBoard Observercurrent2018 — present
- Capsule8Board Observercurrent2017 — present
- VerodinBoard Observer2018 — 2019
- Samsung NEXTVenture Team2016 — 2017Greater New York City Area
- Kensho TechnologiesMBA Intern - New Product Strategy2016Greater Boston Area
- InsightSquaredMBA Intern - Sales Operations2016Greater Boston Area
- NavigantManaging Consultant2015Greater Boston Area
- NavigantSenior Consultant2012 — 2015Greater Boston Area and Dubai, UAE
- JMS Naval ArchitectsSystems Engineer and Naval Architect2011 — 2012
Education
- MIT Sloan School of ManagementMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)2015 — 2017
- Tufts UniversityBachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering2006 — 2010
- University of MichiganMaster of Science in Engineering (MSE), Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering2010 — 2011
Skills & more
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Mechanical EngineeringProposal WritingMarine EngineeringNaval ArchitectureSolar EnergyAlternative EnergyLeadershipTechnical WritingConsultingManagementEnergy PolicyEnergy EfficiencyFrom Mike's professional profile.
Investments
Board seats
CurriCypressNetographyOptimal DynamicsRaftTackleVendorPM
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Bessemer Venture Partners
Network1
Investors connected to Mike in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Mike Droesch work?
- Mike Droesch is Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners and Founder at Crash Override and Founder at Vapi and Founder at Optimal Dynamics.
- What does Mike Droesch invest in?
- Mike Droesch invests in AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
- What check size does Mike Droesch write?
- Mike Droesch typically writes checks of $1M – $250M.
- What companies did Mike Droesch found?
- Mike Droesch founded Crash Override, Optimal Dynamics, Tackle.io, Vapi.
Same school
Also attended MIT Sloan School of Management488
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Also attended Tufts University191
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Also attended University of Michigan487
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Shared employers
Also worked at Vapi10
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