Mike brings a network that spans 6 continents and over 10,000 followers, 30 years of accumulated business acumen, and specific wisdom around sales, marketing, and technology, B2B digital marketing, social technologies, and fintech/insurtech consulting and education.
The 2000's saw the development of the Internet & e-Commerce. Social technologies matured in the 2010's. Building on both of those eras, in the 2020's, Blockchain is answering the big question, "What's next?" Thus, the launch of Blockchain Wisedom in 2019. Let's see where Blockchain improves the global financial and operational landscape in the years ahead.
Career highlights:
Board of Directors, Boston Blockchain Association - 2019-present
Boston Blockchain Association is a community of innovators, collaborators, and entrepreneurs focused on cultivating the promise of blockchain technology. In an environment of significant tech start-up and innovation talent, the BBA is building the foundation for Boston to become a global hub of blockchain. With a rich history and renowned reputation stemming from educational institutions like MIT and Harvard, who have been spinning out tech and business innovations for decades, the Boston area is a strategic center of influence in the global blockchain ecosystem. As Board Chair, Mike is actively recruiting Board Members, Corporate and Individual Members, and Volunteers. Together, we are adding the vision of the local BBA community to the greater national and global blockchain vision.
President, WebWisedom LLC - 2010-2018
An Enterprise Social Technology / Social Media / Digital Business consultancy, Mike consulted to companies large and small worldwide on the implementation of Digital Marketing and Sales. Clients realized significant improvements in KPI's such as Web traffic, subscriptions, followers, constituent engagement, conversions, sales and revenue.
Member & Director, Professional Insurance Marketing Association - 2005-2013
The Professional Insurance Marketing Association (PIMA) is THE forum for leaders in the insurance direct marketing industry to craft strategic relationships, develop business opportunities and perfect their expertise. Mike was a member of PIMA from 2005 - 2013, was a 4-time meeting co-chair, and sat on the Board from 2009 - 2012. Mike also helped lead the rebranding effort in 2011.
Vice President Insurtech, IdeaStar - 2003-2010
An Insurtech pioneer, Mike led the e-Commerce line of business within the insurance industry, primarily the life and health vertical. Mike achieved double-digit increases in YoY revenue every year by leveraging strategic selling, relationship selling, and socially facilitated selling. Mike was among the first bloggers, LinkedIn users, and Twitterati in the Insurtech category.
Here's a list of the insurance brands Mike has impacted through the years:
