Michael is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Spiral Sun Ventures, a venture capital fund investing in early-stage companies making natural and healthier food, beverage and other consumer products. He is an experienced business and transactions professional. Michael started as an attorney working for national law firms such as Mayer Brown in Chicago, and was employed on the business side for over 12 years at JLL (formally Jones Lang LaSalle), specializing in transaction management, team building and innovation.