Michael Curtis, Angel Investor

Michael Curtis is a seasoned engineering leader and advisor, currently serving on ICONIQ Capital’s technical advisory board and as a trustee at Harvey Mudd College. He previously held senior roles at Airbnb and Zendesk, where he led large-scale engineering teams. His career reflects deep expertise in scaling technology organizations and advising startups on product and engineering strategy. He has supported companies like Need, Preply, Sundae, and Panther, with past advisory work for Peloton and Bandcamp. As an angel investor, Michael has backed startups in developer tools, consumer platforms, and media. His recent investments include Zania, mobile.dev, Swimply, and Mars Reel, highlighting his interest in ventures that combine technology with user-focused experiences.