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Michael Dornbrook

Founding co-Chair, Treasurer at Innovation Trail of Greater Boston

Boston, Massachusetts

Overview 

Michael Dornbrook is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in video games and entrepreneurship, currently serving as a Member of the Board of Directors at Modulate.ai in Boston, Massachusetts. With a notable career spanning roles such as COO at Harmonix Music Systems and Co-Founder of Speedy Packets, Inc., Michael has demonstrated expertise in game development, business development, and investment in industries like gaming, FinTech, and HR Tech. He has made significant contributions to the gaming industry, having invested in various successful startups like Modulate, GameClub, and Voatz, while also holding key positions in organizations such as Common Angels and Union Wharf Condominium Association.

Work Experience 

  • Founding co-Chair, Treasurer

    2021 - Current

    As one of the founders for this new non-profit, I am helping get the Innovation Trail off the ground. We’re creating a new way for people to learn about Boston’s innovative history — whether you live here or are visiting.

  • Member Of The Board Of Directors

    2019

We are a Boston-based startup using AI and audio technologies to create safer & more inclusive voice chat experiences with ToxMod

Raised $36,000,000.00 from Hyperplane, Everblue Management and Lakestar.

  • Member, Board of Trustees, Treasurer

    2017

  • Member Of The Board Of Directors

    2017

CoUrbanize is an online community engagement platform connecting real estate developers and municipalities with residents.

Raised $3,892,066.00 from Gotham Gal Ventures and Techstars.

  • Investment Committee Member

    2015

    We are a seed and early stage fund, providing capital and connections for tech entrepreneurs focusing on software, internet, digital media, SAAS, cloud, mobile and other cutting-edge information technology ventures in Boston, New England, and New York City. Our investment interest is in seed rounds to early Series A in a fast, seamless process. Through our extensive network of Venture Partners, we can offer valuable support and connections for customers, partners and key new hires.

  • Advisory Committee Member

    2015

    P11 is a software/tech seed stage fund.

  • Co-Founder and Director

    2013

    Speedy Packets offers multi-fold improvements in data transfers over wireless, cellular and satellite networks. The company is currently in stealth mode.

  • Member Board of Directors

    2015 - 2023

    OtherSide Entertainment is a Boston/Austin-based game studio focused on providing players with innovative gameplay, immersive worlds, and engaging narrative. In addition to Underworld Overlord, the company is developing the eagerly-anticipated Underworld Ascendant and System Shock 3.

  • Investment Committee Member

    2013 - 2020

    Leading Boston-based Angel and Micro-VC organization focusing on technology-based seed and early stage opportunities.

  • Board Member

    2011 - 2012

    Leading Boston-based Angel and Micro-VC organization focusing on technology-based seed and early stage opportunities.

  • COO

    1997 - 2010

    For most of my nearly 13 years at Harmonix, I was in charge of finance, administration, legal, business development, marketing, and all other non-game-development aspects of the company. I was also known as the "adult supervision."

Harmonix Music Systems is a videogame development company that offers Beatles and Rock Band music games in North America and more.

Raised $15,045,983.00 from CVP Management, Spark Capital, Foundry Group, Presence Capital, SOSV, SOSV, Will Herman and SOSV.

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