Michael Fernandes

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DISC Type : Dc

Fund Manager at THE INVESTORS POOL

Mount Vernon, New York, United States

Overview

Michael Fernandes is a real estate executive with over 17 years of experience, currently serving as CEO and Fund Manager at THE INVESTORS POOL. He specializes in democratizing real estate through tokenization and decentralized finance. Michael holds certifications in Finance for Non-Financial Professionals and Project Management, complementing his extensive background in commercial finance.

Outside of his primary business, Michael is an Army veteran and a former professional MMA fighter. He channels his passion for community service into his role as President of The Echelon Society, a non-profit he founded that is dedicated to providing quality affordable housing and comprehensive support services to families in need.

Unique fact: Michael had a career as a professional MMA fighter before dedicating himself full-time to real estate finance.

Personality Overview

Fast But Wary

Objective Thinker

Features Driven

They are not always relationship oriented.  They take a lot of pride in personal achievements. They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.

Topics They Care About

Real Estate Tokenization
He is leading The Investors Pool, a platform designed to facilitate fractional ownership of property assets using blockchain technology, making real estate more accessible.
Affordable Housing
As President of the non-profit The Echelon Society, he is actively involved in providing quality affordable housing and on-site support services for individuals and families.
Decentralized Finance
His professional headline is "Unlocking The Power of Decentralized Real Estate, " indicating a core belief in using decentralization to transform traditional asset classes.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Fund Manager at THE INVESTORS POOL
6-2019 - 10-2025
Chief Executive Officer at THE INVESTORS POOL
5-2020
President at The Echelon Society
1-2012 - 10-2025
CEO/Managing Member at Steward Holdings Group & Steward Real Estate Solutions
9-2012 - 5-2017
CEO / Managing Member at Steward Redevelopment

Education

1992 - 1996
Diploma from John Jay High School

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Exp : 15 Location : Mount Vernon, New York, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Fund Manager at THE INVESTORS POOL
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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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