Mike Hersh has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Most recently, they worked as an Author starting in April 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Vice President of Business Development at Neat Capital from November 2019 onwards. Mike also held the position of VP Business Development at Neat Capital from 2014, where they were involved in various roles, including being an investor, board member, and mentor for companies such as Fitmetrix, Cloudtags, and Mergelane. Mike also served as the interim CEO of OpenBookBen and was an active board member and investor in ShopVisible.
Before Neat Capital, Mike was an Entrepreneur, Board Member, Mentor, and Investor at MJH Investments LLC starting in April 2019. Mike also served as the Chief Operating Officer at Patientco from June 2017 to November 2019, where they focused on refining the organization's culture, business processes, and technology.
Prior to that, Mike held leadership roles at Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) as the Director from June 2013 to February 2014, and at QBE North America as the SVP from March 1999 to June 2013. During their time at QBE, they started a financial services business for ZC Sterling and led it to generate over $20 million in EBITDA. Mike also played a key role in strategic acquisitions and organic growth within the company.
Mike began their career as a Manager at Accenture in 1987, where they focused on business development, salesforce automation, and worked across various industries such as telecommunications, healthcare, consumer package goods, and pharmaceuticals.
Additionally, they had a stint at GE Capital as an SVP, initially serving as a CIO and later leading product development, sales, and marketing for the Auto Warranty business. During their time at GE Capital, they built an IT department and oversaw business integrations and marketing strategies.
Overall, Mike Hersh's work experience showcases their expertise in business development, investment, mentorship, and leadership roles across different industries.
Mike Hersh pursued their education in a chronological manner. Starting in 1980, they attended UCLA where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. During their time at UCLA, Mike also pursued a minor in Psychology. After completing their undergraduate studies in 1982, they furthered their education at the University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business. From 1984 to 1987, Mike successfully completed a Master of Science degree in Information Systems, with a minor in Finance. Their studies at the University of Colorado Boulder focused on the fields of IT and Finance.
November, 2019 - present
July, 2014
June, 2013