Michael Schutzler
Education
Penn State University
BSEE, Communication Systems 1980-01-01 - 1984-01-01
University of Rochester - Simon Business School
MBA, Finance, Economics 1986-01-01 - 1990-01-01Work Experience
Kwan Um School of Zen
Current
Kwan Um School of Zen
Technology Councils of North America (TECNA)
2016-07-01 - 2025-07-01
Technology Councils of North America (TECNA)
WTIA
2013-08-01 - 2024-12-01
WTIA
Cascade PBS
2017-06-01 - 2023-05-01
Cascade PBS
CEO Sherpa
2007-04-01 - 2023-05-01
CEO Sherpa
FlowPlay
2007-03-01 - 2022-09-01
FlowPlay
UW Foster School of Business
2001-01-01 - 2019-09-01
UW Foster School of Business
Social Venture Partners International
2016-02-01 - 2019-08-01
Social Venture Partners International
Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)
2016-10-01 - 2019-06-01
Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)
EDC of Seattle & King County
2014-06-01 - 2018-07-01
EDC of Seattle & King County
Skills
Summary
Chief executive with strong acumen in most business functions. Deep expertise in the tech industry and higher education sectors. Substantial experience in public policy work at the federal, state and local level. Proven leadership skills creating positive, results driven culture through executive development and clear communication of business goals. Consistent record of driving revenue and margin growth through strategy development, operational planning, product innovation, and disciplined execution. Personally invested in more than thirty startups, invested as LP in three venture capital firms, served as coach and advisor to more than 100 executives, and raised over $150M in private and public financing. Served on more than two dozen public, private, and government boards, serves as a Dharma Teacher in the Kwan Um School of Zen, and is an endurance athlete. Instagram.com/Schutzlerh2o
