About Michael

Hi! I'm Michael, born and raised on Long Island, NY. I'm a Forbes 30 Under 30 founder and a Wharton MBA with years of experience building, scaling, and advising businesses across media, consumer, and technology. I am the founder of AsianFeed, which I grew from an early-stage idea into one of the largest Asian-centric digital media brands globally, reaching over 25 million people and generating more than 100 million impressions per month. Along the way, I led partnerships with major organizations including Netflix, Disney, the US Department of State, and many other global brands, building credibility, revenue, and long-term brand equity from the ground up. My path into business was non-traditional. I entered an accelerated BS/MD program out of high school with the intention of becoming a physician, but ultimately made the decision to leave and pursue entrepreneurship full-time. That decision taught me how to take calculated risks, operate without a playbook, and turn ambiguity into momentum. Those lessons continue to shape how I build companies and how I coach others navigating inflection points in their careers. After scaling my business, I attended Wharton for my MBA, where I sharpened my thinking around strategy, leadership, and long-term decision-making. Business school also gave me firsthand exposure to how confusing and opaque career navigation can be, especially for people coming from non-traditional backgrounds. I have lived the questions around whether business school is worth it, how to position yourself once you are there, and how to translate the experience into real outcomes afterward. I work with clients across a wide range of stages and goals. This includes individuals applying to MBA programs, navigating career pivots, deciding between stability and risk, building personal brands, launching startups or side projects, and scaling existing businesses. I also work with creators, founders, and brands looking to level up their social media presence, audience growth, and content strategy based on what actually drives reach, engagement, and long-term brand value. My coaching is structured, direct, and outcome-oriented. I focus on helping clients clarify their goals, pressure-test decisions, and move forward with confidence rather than staying stuck in indecision. If you are looking for a coach who brings real operating experience, a strong business foundation, and a practical, honest approach to growth and decision-making, I would be glad to work with you.