Michael Hatfield
Enthusiast · DISC type iMichael Hatfield is a serial technology entrepreneur who has co-founded four successful ventures, including Cerent (acquired by Cisco for nearly $7 billion) and Carium (acquired by Healthmap). An alumnus of Rose-Hulman and Indiana University, he is now an active angel investor and mentor, focused on building high-performance teams.
Michael is passionate about fostering new ventures, demonstrated by his deep involvement with his alma maters Sawmill Society Angel Network, where he mentors and invests in alumni startups. He also founded and provided the initial $3.5 million gift to establish the Indiana Venture Center to support entrepreneurship in the state.
He has co-founded four successful tech companies: Cerent, Calix, Cyan, and Carium, leading to multiple successful acquisitions.
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They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.
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