Michael Berolzheimer is the Founder and Managing Partner at Bee Partners. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with dual degrees in Economics and Computer Science and holds an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. Michael began his career in finance at DLJ\/Credit Suisse, working in alternative asset management (private equity, venture capital and hedge funds). After two years in investment banking he was recruited by his lead client, Harvest Partners, to focus exclusively on Private Equity. He completed his first angel investment deal with Bear Naked Granola shortly after joining Harvest Partners, and he never looked back. Michael is known for his empathy and understanding for entrepreneurs– based on his meeting and overcoming their same challenges in his own startups. He possesses an uncanny ability to network and bring together the right players for each project Bee Partners engages with. Perhaps most importantly, he grasps the big picture situation quickly, he identifies and sizes up opportunity, and sees the clearest path to success. Michael resides in the East Bay with his wife and young family, and enjoys spending time in the mountains.<\/p>\n