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Paul D'Amato

Paul D'Amato

CEO & Founding Partner atMichigan Capital NetworkGrand Rapids
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Paul D'Amato is the CEO and Founding Partner of Michigan Capital Network. He has over 30 years of experience in business strategy, operations, marketing, and information technology.

What Paul can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
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Companies founded

Michigan Capital Network

Focus

early-stage investingbusiness strategyoperationsmarketinginformation technology

Education

University of Illinois, bachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringKellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Master of Business Administration

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Who is Paul D'Amato?

Paul D'Amato is the CEO and Founding Partner of Michigan Capital Network. He has over 30 years of experience in business strategy, operations, marketing, and information technology.

How much does Paul D'Amato invest?

Michigan Capital Network has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed.

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