Biography

Michael is the Founder & CEO of DBT Aero, an aerospace technology startup aiming to eliminate geographic, financial, and social distance. DBT Aero focuses on ultra-efficient, quiet, and sustainable aircraft with its patented Double Box Tail (DBT) design. The technology scales from small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) to passenger aircraft, enabling practical electric regional flight.

Michael, a serial entrepreneur, and private pilot, has experience as an FBO owner, FAA Repair Station operator, aircraft importer, and distributor. He's also a cloud computing pioneer, international technology management consultant, contributing author, and community volunteer.