Mike Schatzman's Linkedin Analytics

I’ve spent 25+ years leading, building, and investing in businesses that scale. Here's a look into what I've done so far: • Grow teams that generated over $1 billion in revenue. • Backed visionary founders with AI-driven solutions at my firm, Venture Forward Capital. • Built and exited multiple companies. How did I get here? • Graduated from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in 2001, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing • Started in corporate, leading teams at Visa and News Corp overseeing US teams (led strategy development, and grew business units to over $500 million in revenue) • Built Union Hospitality Group from scratch (three restaurant concepts, $12M+ annual revenue) • Led millions in investments at New Leaf Capital Now, I invest in the future through Venture Forward Capital, and advise companies large and small across various sectors build their brands. My goal is to help visionary entrepreneurs build amazing companies from the ground up with a networking/relationship-first approach. If you’re a first-time or repeat founder with an AI-driven vision, curious about my investment strategy, or just want to connect with me, let's talk! On LinkedIn, I talk about venture capital, leadership, and the value of VC/founder relationships in building businesses that last. Check out what we do at: www.ventureforwardcapital.com And follow our company page to stay updated: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ventureforwardcapital/