Michael Flaxman, Angel Investor

Michael Flaxman is a technologist and entrepreneur with deep experience in blockchain, data, and consumer platforms. He served as Principal Engineer at Paxos, applying lessons from Bitcoin to build private blockchain systems with higher throughput. Earlier, he co‑founded CoinSafe, a funded Bitcoin startup, and Priceonomics, a Y Combinator‑backed company that structured web data with support from leading venture firms. Michael was also a founding partner at Thumbtack, helping scale the services marketplace in its early years, and began his career as a management consultant at Oliver Wyman. His career reflects a consistent focus on innovation at the intersection of finance, technology, and consumer applications. Michael has combined entrepreneurial leadership with engineering expertise, guiding startups through product development and market expansion in emerging industries. As an angel investor, Michael has backed ventures in technology and fintech. His investment in Winible, a seed‑stage company valued at $4M in 2024, reflects his interest in supporting startups that leverage data and software to create new market opportunities.