Michael is a founding member and Partner at Potenza where he primarily focuses on Energy, Financial Services, and Real Estate investments within a portfolio of direct and LP relationships. Michael currently sits on the boards of Alterra Energy and Hardee Fresh and holds a board observer seat at Jaanuu. Michael founded Potenza in 2011 after an eleven-year career at Goldman Sachs in Market Risk Management, working alongside Credit, Equity and Special Situation Group businesses. He began his career in equity derivatives trading at CIBC World Markets. He holds a BCom from McGill University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Michael is based in New York.