Michael W.

Michael W. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales and business development across various organizations. Currently serving as the Director of Business Development and Pipeline Growth at Brightspot since August 2025, Michael also advises The Tempest's CEO, Laila Alawa, on corporate culture and sales strategies. Previously, as Manager of Sales Development Strategy at Bloomberg Industry Group, Michael achieved significant goals over multiple years. Michael's prior roles include Vice President of Sales at GovPredict, where revenue grew over 200% YoY, and Head of Inside Sales at Capitol Canary, focusing on sales strategies and team development. With a strong sales foundation at RideAmigos and FiscalNote, where Michael built revenue departments from the ground up, Michael demonstrates a consistent track record of driving growth and managing high-performing teams. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech.