Michael H.

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Founding Connector at Goodword

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Michael is a Founding Connector at Goodword and Founder & Advisor at Finative. co, bringing CFO-level strategy with ground-level execution. He previously held senior finance roles at Chief and Fortune.

He earned his MBA from Fordham Gabelli School of Business and a B. B. A. from Emory College. Michael is also involved with AI-powered networking as a Founding Connector.

Michael completed a 24-month Finance Leadership Program at Nielsen, rotating through accounting, FP&A, pricing, and investor relations.

Personality Overview

Informal

Big Picture Person

Enthusiastic

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

AI in Networking
As a Founding Connector at Goodword, an AI-powered networking copilot, Michael is actively involved in leveraging AI to create opportunities through relationships.
Financial Strategy
With experience as Founder & Advisor at Finative. co and various CFO-level strategy roles, he focuses on financial planning and execution for growth.
Leadership Development
His completion of the Nielsen Finance Leadership Program highlights a commitment to structured professional development and strategic coursework.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Founding Connector at Goodword
4-2024
Director, Strategic Finance at Chief
7-2023 - 4-2024
Senior Director Finance at Fortune
10-2022 - 7-2023
Director, Enterprise Strategy and Operations at General Assembly
3-2022 - 9-2022
Senior Manager, FP&A at General Assembly

Education

2020 - 2022
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Fordham Gabelli School of Business
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Emory College

More Information

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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Michael

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