Dr. Mike Pinelis is the President and CEO of Microtech Ventures, a global firm based in Birmingham, Michigan focused on venture capital and M&A advisory services for MEMS, sensors, and microtechnology companies. Mike is also the President and CEO of MEMS Journal, an independent publication based in Southfield, Michigan that he founded in 2003 and grew to the current 34,800+ subscribers worldwide.
Mike is an active angel investor and a limited partner in several venture capital and private equity funds. He is also an advisor and mentor to technology startups, including those participating in the Techstars Mobility accelerator in Detroit. Mike is a member of the Michigan Angel Fund (MAF), the largest angel group in Michigan with over 100 members. Mike is also a member of the Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA).