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Michael Burdick

Questioner · DISC type c
Founder, Chief Strategy Officer & Interim CFO at Paro.ai
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Michael Burdick is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Paro, an AI-powered marketplace for finance and accounting experts. A graduate of Duke University and Northwesterns Kellogg School of Management, he is focused on empowering professionals to work on their own terms and transforming the financial services industry.

Growing up in multiple states and spending four years in Switzerland shaped his worldview. A former competitive and collegiate soccer player for Duke University, he believes sports and overcoming adversity are foundational to success. He is also an avid runner, embracing the challenge of Chicagos winters.

Unique fact: As a child, Michael was a physical nomad, living in eight or nine different states and even Switzerland for four years due to his fathers career.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Founder, Chief Strategy Officer & Interim CFO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

Value Seeker
Cautious & Analytical
Not Easily Convinced

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

AI in Recruiting
Speaks about using Paro's proprietary AI algorithms to vet professionals and precisely match them to business needs, viewing it as a core driver of the platform.
Freelance Economy
Founded Paro to create a platform that gives finance and accounting professionals the autonomy, flexibility, and freedom to work on their own terms.
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Career

Work history

1-2021
Founder, Chief Strategy Officer & Interim CFO
Paro.ai
9-2015 - 1-2021
Founder & CEO
Paro.ai
11-2014 - 8-2015
Founder in Residence
Roniin
9-2013 - 6-2015
MBA
Kellogg School of Management
8-2012 - 2-2014
COO
Landmines
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2013 - 2015
Education details unavailable
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Duke University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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