Michael Marmor

About Michael Marmor

After more than three decades in software and technology, I’ve seen one pattern repeat: the most successful companies aren\'t just built on a great idea, but on a great product-building culture. My passion is helping founders create that culture from day one.I\'ve learned this firsthand from every seat at the table. I have been a Chief Technology Officer at over a dozen startups, guiding companies from the back-of-the-napkin idea stage to hundreds of employees and millions of customers. I\'ve felt the pressure of scaling global teams at an enterprise like Anglo American, and I\'ve learned what truly drives value while working as a Principal at the private equity firm, The Keffi Group.At Golden Sparrow, my role as a Partner is simple: to be the hands-on operational resource I wish I\'d had when I was building companies. Here\'s how I work with our founders:• Building an Empowered Team: I\'ll help you install a culture of product discovery, where your teams are empowered to solve real customer problems and move beyond simply shipping features.• Translating Vision into Strategy: We\'ll work together to translate your vision into a concrete product and technical strategy, ensuring every decision creates a more defensible and valuable business.• Coaching Your Leaders: I provide direct coaching to your technical and product leaders on everything from hiring top talent to navigating the inevitable challenges of scaling an organization.Ultimately, I partner with founders in Deep Tech and AI who are obsessed with building market-defining software products that last. If that\'s you, I\'d love to hear your story.

Experience

1. Early Investor (1997)

   Amazon

   Jan 1997 — Present

Education

• The University of Kansas

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Botany/Plant Biology

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Integration
• Project Planning
• Start-Ups
• Leadership
• Networking
• Wireless
• Technical Support
• Data Center
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Wireless Networking
• Cloud Computing
• Program Management
• Software Development
• Project Management
• IT Service Management
• Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Telecommunications
• Vendor Management