Michael Levin

Pioneer
DISC Type : IDS

Founder at Uphill Ventures

Berlin Metropolitan Area, Germany

Overview

Michael is an entrepreneur, investor, and mentor known as an AdTech veteran. As the Founder of Uphill Ventures, he provides strategic advisory to early-stage startups on GTM, fundraising, and execution. People who have worked with him describe him as a great leader, well-connected, and a true professional.

He is an active member of the Berlin startup community, valuing events with a grounded, open, and inspiring atmosphere. Based on his public activity, he appears to be deeply passionate about humanitarian causes, using his platform to call for aid in international crises.

After a period of focusing on venture investments, he has recently returned to AdTech, an industry he considers one of his passions.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Startup Mentorship
As Founder of Uphill Ventures, he provides strategic advisory to early-stage startups and participates as a panelist at founder meetups in Berlin.
AdTech Industry
An AdTech veteran and one of his self-proclaimed "industries of passion, " he has recently taken on a fractional CBDO role to re-engage with the sector.
Venture Investing
His roles as an investor and founder focus on deal flow and industry expertise for VCs and family offices, alongside direct startup investment and advisory.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2017
Founder at Uphill Ventures
9-2023
Fractional CBDO at Alpecs AG
4-2024
M&A Advisor at Valament - Digital M&A Partners
4-2024
Advisor at Traffic Wise Ltd
1-2020
Managing Partner at Betastage Capital

Education

2002 - 2005
BA from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
2007 - 2007
Advanced Post-Graduate Certificate from Venice International University (VIU)

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Exp : 8 Location : Berlin Metropolitan Area, Germany Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at Uphill Ventures
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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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