Michael Stewart

Michael Stewart is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in venture capital, currently serving as Managing Partner at M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund, since August 2021, focusing on generative AI, gaming, and deep tech. Additionally, Michael chairs roles as Partner at Fastino and holds multiple board observer positions with companies such as Armada, Volley, and Artificial, Inc. Michael's investment expertise is also reflected through directorial roles at SynthLabs and Foundry, along with investment in companies like Typeface and PsiQuantum. Michael's academic background includes an MBA in Venture Capital and Private Equity from the University of California, Berkeley, a PhD in Chemistry from Purdue University, and an AMP in Applied Management Principles, along with a BS in Biochemistry and Chemistry from Louisiana State University, complemented by a diploma from the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts.