About Me
Former VP Pricing at Zoom; 12+ years across PLG monetization and enterprise packaging. I help B2B SaaS companies move from inconsistent deal-by-deal pricing to a durable framework that aligns value with revenue.
Skills
Languages
Country of residence
Geographies able to discuss
Work Experience
Founder @ Seven Seven Six
Sep 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos
San Francisco Bay Area
VP Pricing @ Zoom
Nov 2014 - Jun 2020 · 5 yrs 8 mos
San Francisco Bay Area
Co-founder, Managing Partner @ Initialized Capital
Jun 2011 - Jun 2020 · 8 yrs 10 mos
San Francisco Bay Area
“We ended up raising $1.42 million for our company.”
Andrew Smith, Founder, VRRB Labs
“I would not have raised $400K if it wasn't for Michael.”
Anand Gupta, Founder, Felvin
“We've been able to hyper speed our pre-seed round.”
Christian Durfee, Founder, InvestLink Social
How it Works
1. Request
Send your request with your topic and up to 5 context questions — no calendar needed.
2. Confirm & Pay
The expert reviews it and offers real times. Pick one that works and you're locked in.
3. Call
Actionable insights you can implement today. Focused discussion with concrete next steps and frameworks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a 1:1 video consultation work?+−
You book a time slot, join a video call at that time, and get direct 1-on-1 advice from the expert for the duration you booked.
How much can we accomplish in a virtual session?+−
Most clients walk away with a concrete framework, a shortlist of next steps, or a direct answer to the question that was blocking them.
Can I book an expert more than once?+−
Yes — many clients book recurring sessions with the same expert as their situation evolves.
What if an expert isn't the right fit?+−
We're confident that you'll love your first session, but in the rare case that it did not meet your expectations, let us know and we'll make things right. You also have a 10-minute cancellation window at the start of any call. If it's not a fit, cancel and receive a full refund.
Why are these experts doing this?+−
Many enjoy mentoring and staying close to operating problems between their own ventures and board seats.
What time zones are the video consultations based on?+−
Each expert's availability is shown in your local time zone automatically.
What if an expert is sold out?+−
Send your request and they'll share real availability directly, or browse Similar Experts below for someone else.
Can I expense this?+−
Yes, every booking includes a professional invoice sent immediately after payment.
What about ongoing projects?+−
Some experts offer ongoing advisory arrangements outside the platform — you can discuss this directly during your session.
Can I reschedule or cancel my session?+−
Yes, up to 10 minutes before the session start time for a full refund.
Similar Experts
David T.
Director, Strategy at Canva
Director of Strategy at Canva, former operator turned investor. I've built and reviewed hundreds of GTM playbooks for SaaS companies…
5 (18)
$400/hour
View ProfileKeshava S.
Group Chief capital markets and distribution officer at Financial services
These are some of my experiences and specialties having worked in large tier 1 blue chip firms around the world. Banking, private…
0 (0)
$1500/hour
View Profile
Alessandro De A.
Grants and VCs Equity Expert at EIC / EU / USA
CEO and Co-Founder of a US-incorporated tech startup currently raising its pre-seed round, with a parallel decade of experience in EU…
0 (0)
$370/hour
View Profile