Proven leader and entrepreneur, blending technical expertise with executive-level experience. 2x Founder, recent $30M exit.

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How I partner with entrepreneurs.

Advisory services tailored to your specific situation. Ranging from strategic advising at the organizational level to hands-on problem-solving for complex technology challenges.

  • Building efficient & profitable day-to-day operations through leveraging technology

  • Differences for building a SaaS company vs. a tech-enabled company

  • Building the right team for your company

    • Including determining the right technical hires – do you need a technical cofounder, founding engineer, contractor, or a similar role

  • Fundraising & cash flow strategies - decisions on equity vs. debt financing

  • Strategic roadmap planning

  • Company-wide prioritization

  • Leveraging offshore teams effectively

  • Founder-specific issues & challenges

  • Deep technical questions

Let’s see if it’s a fit.

I primarily work with companies in the Seed through Series B stages, and can be flexible outside of that range depending on the problem you’re looking to work together on. You can learn more about my background below.

Experienced Founder and CTO with deep technical background


Michael Copley is a seasoned entrepreneur, serving as a two-time founder and CTO/COO. Most recently, he successfully exited his real estate technology platform in a $30M acquisition. Throughout his career, he has built and grown businesses while collaborating with prominent investors, including a fund backed by Peter Thiel.

His expertise lies in streamlining and scaling company operations through innovative technology solutions. Holding a degree in Computer Science from the University of Michigan, he combines deep technical expertise with operational leadership to deliver transformative results across diverse challenges.