Joe Michaels

Joe Michaels is an accomplished senior executive with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business development across several technology-driven companies. Currently serving as the Senior Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the HaptX Product Line at Advanced Input Systems, Joe leads efforts to promote technology that simulates touch sensation with exceptional realism. Previously, as Chief Revenue Officer at HaptX Inc., Joe oversaw the creation of HaptX Gloves, contributing to the company's growth in the immersive technology sector. Joe's tenure at Microsoft included roles as Director and Senior Director in MSN Business Development, where Joe managed a team of executives and established significant partnerships in the entertainment industry. Joe co-founded Nexchange Corporation, an e-commerce startup, and Century Technology Group, a consulting firm. Joe holds an M.B.A. in Marketing & Entrepreneurial Management from The Wharton School and a Bachelor's Degree in English and Fine Arts from Georgetown University.