Michael Solana
Chief Marketing Officer·Founders Fund
Bio
Professional summary
Michael Solana is Chief Marketing Officer at Founders Fund and founder of Pirate Wires, a media company covering technology, politics, and culture. He runs Founders Fund creative programming, including the Anatomy of Next podcast, Symposium (F50), and Hereticon. His role is marketing, media, and community-focused rather than direct investment sourcing.
Background
Career, education, and skills
Career history
- Founders FundChief Marketing OfficerPresent
- Pirate WiresFounder2020 – Present
Education
- Boston UniversityBA, English2007
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