Mike Trapanese is a partner at Convective Capital, focusing on operations and strategic capital. He previously held private equity and operating roles, including work in credit scoring, a paper mill, a bank, and a startup.
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Send your deckMike Trapanese is a partner at Convective Capital, focusing on operations and strategic capital. He previously held private equity and operating roles, including work in credit scoring, a paper mill, a bank, and a startup.
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