Michael Cantalino, SHRM-SCP

Michael Cantalino, SHRM-SCP

People @ StackAI @ StackAI

About

Strategic people leader and former founder with 9+ years of experience building high-performing, mission-driven teams across fast-scaling global organizations. I specialize in talent strategy, leadership development, and designing people systems that elevate performance, fuel growth, and prioritize humanity. I’m passionate about unlocking potential through coaching, culture, and career pathways. Now, I’m focused on bringing that same energy and clarity to organizations that value impact, inclusion, and building a better future through their people.

Country

United States

City

San Francisco

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Consulting, HR Consulting, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Ethical Leadership, Compliance Management, Organizational Culture, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Recruiting, Product Development, Marketing Operations, Sales Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Social Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Business Development

Experience

StackAI

People @ StackAI

StackAI

LinkedIn
2025-8 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

San Francisco, California, United States

Enterprise AI trusted by IT - power your GenAI strategy with Stack AI. Backed by Google and YC. We are a dedicated team of insanely talented individuals relentlessly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI. We are pioneering a new horizontal platform allowing anyone to build and deploy AI agents and automations. Companies across industries -- including healthcare, legal, financial, logistics, and defense -- use our software to make their organizations faster, more efficient, and scalable, leveraging the power of AI. With strong backing from YC and Google, we're set to double our team size in 2025. This is an exciting time to join if you want to build a category-defining product with strong customer momentum. We're looking for user-centric, craft-focused, creative minds who work hard but don't take themselves too seriously. We're ambitious yet pragmatic. We move fast, but care about the important details. We're hiring for a range of roles. Reach out if you'd like to learn more!

Focal Systems

Director, People & Talent - Co-Founder

Focal Systems

LinkedIn
2020-4 - 2025-3 · 5 yrs

San Francisco, California, United States

Leading initiatives that attract, develop, and retain top talent, ensuring our people and culture are the foundation for organizational success

Focal Systems

Operations & People Lead - Co-Founder

Focal Systems

2016-1 - 2020-4 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Burlingame, California, United States

Founder with a hands-on approach, driving all aspects of business from strategy and operations to sales, HR, and customer success.

indinero

Director of Channel Consulting

indinero

LinkedIn
2015-6 - 2015-12 · 7 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

Developed and led channel sales business unit of Indinero's accounting SaaS platform

indinero

Senior Finance Consultant

indinero

LinkedIn
2014-12 - 2015-12 · 1 yr 1 mo

San Francisco Bay Area

indinero

Finance Consultant

indinero

LinkedIn
2014-5 - 2014-12 · 8 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

GDS Group

Account Executive

GDS Group

LinkedIn
2013-4 - 2014-4 · 1 yr 1 mo

Greater New York City Area

Managed accounts for North American Fortune 500 companies, designing customized corporate event experiences to drive business growth and achieve strategic objectives

VTrip Travel

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at VTrip

VTrip Travel

2011-7 - 2013-12 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Boston, Massachusetts - Geneva, Switzerland

•Designed an innovative business model to engage students in vacations to developing nations that provided opportunities for volunteer work and cultural immersion •Partnered with four NGOs to create a global infrastructure for sustainable volunteer opportunities •Developed and coordinated a grassroots marketing campaign for the launch and growth of the company •Expanded service offering to European markets

Jola Venture Inc.

Co-Founder & COO

Jola Venture Inc.

LinkedIn
2011-8 - 2013-6 · 1 yr 11 mos

Boston, Massachusetts - Bali, Cameroon

•Managed Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Public Relations Teams in the United States and Cameroon simultaneously •Raised over $65 K in start-up capital through grants, business competitions, and donations •Managed marketing outreach and relations with network of over 50,000 Farmers and their respective confederations •Devised and institutionalized a multi-level marketing sales plan which generated sales for product line •Developed a customer service and impact measurement system for the sales arm of the company •Drove sales roll-out plan with metrics, step by step training manual and employee orientation •Funded and organized groups comprising 150 farmers to plant, harvest and sell over 10 tons of produce to wholesale markets •Managed the value chain of agricultural technologies from manufacturing site to end customer •Directed engineering team through 3 phases of product development for patented solar drying device •Developed and created strategic relationships with government officials, universities, and heads of farming confederations to facilitate the launch of our company's products and services

Northeastern University

Lead International Cooperative Learning Ambassador

Northeastern University

LinkedIn
2011-1 - 2011-5 · 5 mos

Boston, Massachusetts

•Recruited and mentored students in pursuing 6 month job opportunities in over 70 countries •Developed, marketed and conducted International Coop information sessions for the undergraduate student body •Achieved 100% success rate in guiding students to attain Presidential Global Scholarship

Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited (100% subsidiary of IndusInd Bank Ltd.)

Executive of Member Services & Operations Consultant

Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited (100% subsidiary of IndusInd Bank Ltd.)

LinkedIn
2010-9 - 2010-12 · 4 mos

Hyderabad Area, India

•Created comprehensive reports on staff attrition rates for Executive Board from field research and data analysis to improve employee retention companywide •Developed detailed evaluation system and series of adopted recommendations with a McKinsey Consulting team to provide cost-benefit analysis for non-profit operations •Assisted in logistical improvements of transport for 3000 students in 60 different schools to achieve improved attendance

Orasys LLC

Business Development Consultant

Orasys LLC

LinkedIn
2010-5 - 2010-9 · 5 mos

Westborough, MA

Managed business development initiatives including but not limited to: •Re-branding the firm to increase annual revenues from $5M-$35M within 3 years by overhauling documentation, collateral, website redesign, tradeshow presence, and message platform. •Creation of new promotional materials for the annual OHUG conference •Generated sales by creating customer relationships through face to face sales opportunities

IHI

Assistant Project Manager

IHI

LinkedIn
2009-6 - 2009-12 · 7 mos

Cambridge, Massachusetts

•Assisted in the generation of over $600K in sales in Improvement Map Membership Sales •Provided 1 on 1 customer service and customer relations with 133 member hospitals •Developed marketing materials and online content for Improvement Map website

Education

Y Combinator

Y Combinator

LinkedIn
2016-1 - 2016-4 · 4 mos
Northeastern University

Northeastern University

LinkedIn

Entrepreneurship, Finance, Business Management

2008 - 2012 · 4 yrs

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