Michael Golomb

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Chief Financial Officer at Blockstream

United States

Overview

Michael is the Chief Financial Officer at Blockstream, leveraging over 25 years of experience leading companies through rapid growth, IPOs, and M&A transactions. He is a Certified Public Accountant with a Masters degree from Stanfords Graduate School of Business. Colleagues have called him a tremendous business leader with a strong strategic vision.

Born in Ukraine, Michael is passionate about his family, the arts, and sports. He enjoys basketball, snow skiing, and swimming. He has also served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Wichita State University, where he mentored students and shared his industry experience.

Unique fact: Michael is a self-described "recovering professional chess player" and credits his "chess mind" for his unique approach to business negotiations.

Personality Overview

Consummate Professional

Long-Term Thinker

Decisive But Calm

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Scaling Companies
His career is defined by successfully leading startups and public companies through periods of explosive growth, including two IPOs and multiple M&A deals.
Fintech & Blockchain
As CFO of Blockstream and founder of FanVestor, he is deeply involved in building financial infrastructure on Bitcoin and creating innovative fintech platforms.
Professional Chess
A former professional chess player, he connects the strategic thinking and discipline from the game to his success in business and negotiations.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Chief Financial Officer at Blockstream
5-2024 - 12-2024
Interim Chief Financial Officer at Space Perspective
10-2021 - 4-2024
Chief Financial Officer at HyperloopTT
6-2021
Official Member at Forbes Finance Council
9-2019
Founder at FANVESTOR

Education

2012 - 2013
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business
1999 - 2000
MBA from Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business

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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Michael

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