Our Leadership and Values

Michael is the founder and managing partner of Clay Path Partners. He manages all fund activities and plans to operate the fund’s acquired business.

Michael grew up in Washington, D.C. and Bethesda, Maryland. Other formative cities in his life include New York City and Williston, North Dakota. His grandfathers owned and operated a Czech industrial manufacturing business and a North Dakota family medical practice. They provided special examples of how small business entrepreneurship can empower employees, customers, and communities.

Prior to Clay Path Partners, Michael helped grow EverFi, a venture-backed education software company. As a business development leader, Michael sourced and closed partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, sports brands, and foundations. He also managed field implementation teams to deliver school-based education programs on behalf of Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League.

Michael’s hobbies include writing and swimming. As a college student, he covered hockey for the student newspaper and radio. Michael was a competitive swimmer through high school and still swims today. The sport has taken him around the world through his sister Katie, who has won 7 Olympic gold medals.

Michael graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College with a concentration in Government and secondary in Economics. He received his Master’s in Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

Michael currently lives in New York City. He will move to join the company that Clay Path acquires.

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Investors & Advisors

Clay Path's investors are a top-performing team of small business CEOs and directors with deep expertise in software, tech-enabled services, and healthcare. They manage patient capital and will accept active advisory and governance roles in the company Clay Path acquires.

Our Values

Focus & Stakeholder Orientation

Michael will commit his full-time effort to sustaining and growing the business Clay Path acquires. This commitment comes with a special focus on serving the employees, customers, and other partners who have made the business special.

Transparency & Accountability

Clay Path offers a collaborative and efficient process with clear communication and accountability. Our investors are not beholden to investment committees or changing corporate priorities. We provide fast answers and always let owners know where we stand.

Integrity & Consistency

We know that it is easier to hold our principles 100 percent of the time than it is to hold them 98 percent of the time. We prize honesty, fairness, and consistency. We are long term-oriented partners, and our values will not change with the circumstances.