Michael Buckley

Michael Buckley has a diverse range of work experience. Starting in 2012, they co-founded and became the chairman of the board for Ocean's Halo, a company focused on developing natural food products. In the same year, they also became an angel investor and advisor for various early-stage companies, providing guidance on product, fundraising, customer acquisition, scaling, board recruitment, marketing, and exit strategies.

In 2018, Michael joined Be My Eyes as a board member and investor. Be My Eyes is a free app that connects blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers and company representatives for visual assistance. Michael also joined Virtual Visions as a board member and investor, where they contributed to the development of Smart Display and software products aimed at enhancing the in-store customer experience.

In 2020, Michael took on the role of VP of Communications at Twilio, a company that provides API-based communication services. Michael led a global team and helped democratize communication channels by virtualizing the world's communication infrastructure.

Throughout their career, Michael has also invested in and advised companies such as Synthesia, a software company focused on video production, and Foraged, a community marketplace for specialty and wild foods. Michael has also invested in Clove Dental, which has become India's largest dental network.

In addition, Michael served as the California Communications Director for Mike Bloomberg's 2020 presidential campaign for a few months in 2019 and 2020.

It is worth noting that some roles listed in the provided information do not have specified end dates.

Michael Buckley attended Marist College where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Political Science.