Michael Hess
Inspirer · DISC type idMichael Hess is the Co-Founder of Outset, an AI-moderated research platform backed by Y Combinator, aiming to disrupt the qualitative data industry. He is focused on rapidly scaling the company, having led it through successful Series A and B funding rounds. He attended UCLA.
Before founding Outset, Michael served as a firefighter for CAL FIRE and the South Lake County Fire Protection District. He also was part of the founding team for Watch Duty, a nonprofit focused on disaster awareness, demonstrating a strong commitment to community safety and service.
To celebrate his companys Series B funding round, Michael got an Outset logo tattoo.
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They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.
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