Michael Wong, Angel Investor

I am passionate about building businesses and developing exceptional products that enable startups to thrive and excel in loose tees and ripped jeans. Growing up in a Chinese-Australian migrant family, I faced numerous challenges that instilled in me a strong sense of curiosity, hard work, and self-motivation. From selling my spot in the canteen line for $1 per student during primary school to incorporating AdWords into my gaming forum, which generated hundreds of dollars daily, I eventually scaled CPA offers through Facebook apps, amassing over $300,000 by the age of 18. Over the past decade, I have successfully built, scaled, and sold several online businesses. Additionally, I have: 🎉 Led numerous design teams, delivering products to millions of users globally. 🌍 Had the privilege of working with esteemed companies such as Google, Facebook, and Microsoft. 📣 Shared my insights and experiences at various events, including the Adobe MAX conference in San Diego & Las Vegas, Spaceship AU Tech Talks, and others. 👨🏻‍🏫 Mentored designers from Academy Xi and General Assembly. 👨🏻‍🔧 Mentored and Advised the 2021 Antler.vc cohort. 👼 Began my Angel Investing journey in April 2023. Furthermore, I have built an audience of 450,000 designers, makers, and founders across different platforms: YouTube (100K+), Instagram (400K+), Newsletter (15K+), Twitter (45K+), and Dribbble (5K+). As the founder and director of Mizko Media, I have contributed to the strategy and design of 2x Y-Combinator, 1x TechStars NYC, 3x AirTree, and over 50+ startups, helping them raise more than $350M+ in venture capital. I have also collaborated with major corporate enterprises, including IAG, Microsoft, Adobe, and Australian-backed initiatives such as AEMO (Australian Energy Marketing Operator). A few recognizable names include: Spaceship AU (AirTree), Snappr (Y-Combinator + AirTree), ArchiStar (AirTree), Oneflare, HiPages, Freelancer.com, Autotrader, Australia Energy Marketing Operator, MAONENG, PhoneWagon (TechStars NYC), Lantern (Y-Combinator), Soho App, Yard, Cluey Learning, Westpac, Adobe, BT Financial, and Microsoft. As of January 2021, I launched a new venture called Designership, aiming to educate and empower designers worldwide by providing the tools, products, and knowledge needed to excel in their field. 👉 Practical User Research & Strategy Masterclass (200+ students) 👉 The Ultimate Figma & UI Design Masterclass (5,000+ students) 👉 Shipfaster UI - Figma Design System (3,000+ designers) 👉 Outline - Figma Wireframe Kit (200+ designers)