Speaker:

Michael Strohecker is chief revenue and product strategy officer (CRO) at LuxCreo and responsible for all revenue-related activities across the global client base. Formerly, VP of Business Development, Michael developed key partnerships with companies in footwear, dental, and consumer electronics for LuxCreo.

With a strong background in engineering, material science, and finance, Michael provides creative and unique views as well as solving challenging, multifaceted business and technical problems. His experience includes developing LED lighting for the movie industry and serving in technical and business strategy roles for Space Systems Loral. During his tenure at Space Systems Loral, Michael created and managed the competitive intelligence team that focused on differentiating Loral in the commercial space industry in the areas of RF transmission, advanced materials, and power management and generation.  He also consults to various high-tech startups in the areas of business development, strategy, and finance and has been instrumental in securing investment from major high-tech companies.

Michael holds a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering in advanced composite materials from University of California, Santa Barbara and an MBA from The Wharton School.