Michael Bruck
Education
The University of Manchester
M.Sc., Electronic & Electrical Engineering -
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Summer semester, Marketing/Marketing Management, General -
The University of Manchester
B.Sc., Electronic & Electrical Engineering -Work Experience
71 Capital
Current
71 Capital
Brinc MENA
Current
Brinc MENA
AAIC - Arabian Asian Investment Company
2022-04-01 - 2023-06-01
AAIC - Arabian Asian Investment Company
Vacuumlabs
2020-06-01 - 2022-03-01
Vacuumlabs
Sequent Software Inc.
2019-08-01 - 2019-12-01
Sequent Software Inc.
SRI
2015-04-01 - 2019-12-01
SRI
ASTERI
2017-08-01 - 2019-03-01
ASTERI
East Broadway Advisors Limited
2010-01-01 - 2017-07-01
East Broadway Advisors Limited
Tripod Capital International
2006-10-01 - 2009-12-01
Tripod Capital International
Zetera Corporation
2005-01-01 - 2006-10-01
Zetera Corporation
Skills
Summary
As someone who’s spent years at the intersection of transformative technologies, global markets, and evolving business models, I’ve learned that genuine impact comes from bridging worlds—not just building the next shiny device or platform. Early in my career at Intel, I tackled advanced semiconductor design at the dawn of the PC era, helping bring cutting-edge solutions to market. That experience taught me that even the most impressive tech won’t thrive without the right customer focus, strategic partnerships, and sustainable models. My journey next led me to Wall Street, where I funded startups, guided their market positioning, and advised them on scaling across the U.S., Europe, Asia and now, the Middle East. Whether working with early ventures or established players, I found particular satisfaction in helping teams expand globally and translate promising technology into tangible customer value. Today, as technology cycles compress and buzzwords proliferate, I remain committed to fundamentals. To me, success comes down to a few essentials: addressing real needs, fostering meaningful collaborations, and executing business models that stand the test of time. I’m most energized when I’m connecting the dots between new tech frontiers and real-world markets—ensuring innovations don’t just look good on paper, but actually solve problems and create opportunities.
