Michael Brode

VC Intern @ HOF Capital

Country

United States

City

Winterville

Industry

Civic & Social Organization

Skill

Sustainable Development, Project Management, FinTech, Digital Strategy, Information Technology, Edtech, Software, Marketing Management, Education, Data Analysis, Blockchain, Blockchain Analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cryptocurrency, Sustainable Cryptocurrency, Marketing, Networking, Financial Analysis, Business Management, Communication

Experience

VC Intern

HOF Capital

2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

New York, New York, United States

Firsthand Analyst Program

McKinsey & Company

2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Chief Executive Officer

CryptoDebunked

2021-4 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mos

A cutting-edge and immersive educational program and platform designed for teenagers, focusing on debunking concepts like Crypto, Blockchain, and Decentralized Finance, with the goal of addressing gaps in traditional financial education and promoting greater diversity in financial literacy. Website: https://www.cryptodebunked.com/

Founder

SPARC Project

2023-6 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

A youth-led NGO providing consulting services for initiatives and startups promoting United Nations' sustainability development goals. Website: https://sparc-project.org/

Chief Executive Officer

Debunked New Tech Learning App

2023-7 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

An innovative free EdTech app designed to educate teenagers about emerging technologies such as cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and other STEM-related subjects. Its primary objective is to fill educational gaps in understanding new technologies and financial technology. The app empowers students to delve deeper into these subjects, gain insights into their future implications, and equip themselves to harness these technologies effectively, extending their learning beyond the traditional classroom.

Fellow

Dyson Leadership Fellows

2024-9 - Present · 2 yrs

Ithaca, New York, United States

Strategy and Transactions Summer Analyst – Transaction Diligence

EY-Parthenon

2025-5 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

Strategic M&A Advisory

S.C.E. Partners

2024-11 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Conducting financial analysis and market research on $500M+ in alternative energy, semiconductor, and technology transactions. Supporting advisory on M&A and capital markets strategies for high-growth industrial tech firms. Collaborating with a team of 5+ analysts to assess sustainable investment opportunities and drive impact-driven financial solutions in semiconductors, enterprise software, and hardware electronics.

Co-Director of Education

Fidutam

2024-2 - 2025-3 · 1 yr 2 mos

I am leading efforts to innovate educational programs that prioritize financial literacy, STEM, and AI education, tailored to address the distinct needs of marginalized communities across the world, cultivating a global perspective in the development process and fostering inclusivity and accessibility for individuals worldwide.

Treasurer

Cornell FinTech Club

2024-10 - 2025-1 · 4 mos

Education

Cornell Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management

Applied Economics and Management

2024-8 - 2028-6 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Cornell University

Applied Economics and Management

2024-8 - 2028-6 · 3 yrs 11 mos

The Oakwood School

2020 - 2024 · 4 yrs

AP classes taken: AP US History, AP Psychology, AP Language and Composition, AP German, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP European History, AP Computer Science, AP Literature and Composition

Wharton Global Youth Program

Business

2023-6 - 2023-6 · 1 mo

• Attended an intensive summer program intended as an introduction to a top-notch undergraduate business education • Actively participated in a rigorous mix of classes with Wharton professors and staff, business leaders, and keynote speakers. • Engaged in business simulations, pitch decks, and team-building activities.