Michelle Lane Messina

Michelle Lane Messina is the CEO of Explora International, an Entrepreneur-In-Residence sharing Silicon Valleys best practices with entrepreneurs and innovators in over 65 countries. A professor at ISM University in Lithuania and co-author of "Decoding Silicon Valley, " she is a certified facilitator for the Kauffman Foundation. People often describe her advice as transformative and insightful.

Beyond her global advisory work, Michelle demonstrates a strong commitment to community well-being. She holds a certification with the Community Emergency Response Team and has publicly supported civic causes like gun safety legislation. She also brings a multicultural perspective to her work, speaking both English and Spanish.

Unique fact: She actively teaches university courses on entrepreneurship in Lithuania, bringing direct Silicon Valley insights to students in the Baltic region.