Michael Panesis
Executive Director, Center for Entrepreneurship at California Lutheran University
CREEDA Mentor
Entrepreneur, educator, angel investor and business executive with roots in information technology. Experience in a broad range of disciplines (software engineering, operations, product management, corporate and business development) and industries (software, automotive, financial services, information services, semiconductor, consumer goods manufacturing). Particular strengths include being a “first” COO, CIO or CTO, and realizing value from information technology investments.
Specialties: Startups, Early Stage Investing, Entrepreneurship in Higher Education, Business and IT Executive, Emerging Technologies, Corporate Development, Strategy, Business Development, Project Management, Turnarounds.