Michele Catasta, Angel Investor

Michele Catasta is the President & Head of AI at Replit, leading the company’s AI strategy and product innovation. Previously VP of AI and an AI Advisor at Replit, he’s known for hands-on, product-centric leadership and shipping applied ML that makes coding more accessible. He also held senior research roles at Google Labs focused on large language models and AI for source code. Before Replit, Michele advised top venture firms and tech companies, including Coatue and Bessemer, blending technical depth with investor perspective. At Google Labs, he led applied research initiatives, building systems that bridged cutting-edge models with real developer workflows. His approach emphasizes practical impact, rapid iteration, and collaboration between research and product. He is an active angel investor in AI and emerging technologies, having made about a dozen investments. Recent backing includes Raindrop, Yutori, Basis, and Lica World, with a focus on AI infrastructure, tools, and applications. As an operator-investor, he supports founders building durable, developer-first AI platforms.