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Michael Girdley
Founder of Scalepath
San Antonio, Texas
Overview
Michael Girdley is a seasoned business builder and investor with over 30 years of experience, having founded and led 12+ successful businesses and amassed a readership of over 200K. Currently serving as the Chairman and CEO of Girdley Enterprises, Inc., he also holds leadership roles in various companies such as Scalepath and CyberFortress, showcasing his expertise in product strategy, management, and entrepreneurship.
Highlights of his career include founding and leading multiple successful businesses, such as Dura Software and Dry Line Partners, and actively investing in promising companies like Ampd and Virtkick, demonstrating his keen eye for strategic investments and business growth opportunities.
Work Experience
Chairman and CEO
2022 - Current
Holding company for numerous business interests. Strategies include incubation and acquisition across broad domains from software to real estate to online media.
Chairman and Cofounder
2023
Scalepath is a leading CEO peer network for small business operators that want to scale themselves and their business. It is the only platform that is both virtual and includes actionable playbooks for the most common problems faced daily by CEOs and their teams.
Board Member
2022
Board member, investor and representative for the Geekdom Fund this innovative marine autonomy company.
Sea Machines Robotics builds autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine and boating industries.
Raised $44,300,000.00 from Chevron Technology Ventures, Level2 Ventures, Ingram Content Group, Nabtesco Technology Ventures, RKKVC, Emerald Technology Ventures and IMC Ventures.
Chairman
2021
CyberFortress is a San Antonio-based technology company that is the largest private tech company in San Antonio. It is the backup and restore partner of choice for the MSP cybersecurity framework. I serve as Chairman of the Board for the company.
CyberFortress is a new kind of online business interruption policy designed for small business.
Raised $5,000,000.00 from LiveOak Ventures, Greycroft and Porthcawl Holdings.
Chairman and Cofounder
2017
Dura is the Hyper-Niche software company. We are specialists in hyper-niche software products that fit narrow but mission-critical use cases for business customers. We buy software products with no intention to sell and let the owners move on. Sellers know we’ll protect their employees, customers, and reputation. Dura operates 9 businesses currently, Moki, 6Connex, Lane Telecommunications, Vertex Systems, NordicIT and others.
Dura Software focuses on supporting and growing software companies that provide mission-critical solutions to various industries.
Raised $11,900,000.00.
Partner and Cofounder
2020
Dry Line Partners is a private equity firm based in San Antonio, TX, formed to acquire middle-market, B2B IT and infrastructure businesses. The CyberFortress business is our first transaction.
Dry Line Partners a private equity firm specializes on B2B technology companies with recurring revenue.
Partner and Cofounder
2013
The Geekdom Fund is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage Internet tech startups at the Seed, Seed+ and pre-seed stage. We are based at the heart of the startup ecosystem in San Antonio, Geekdom, but invest throughout North America.
The Geekdom Fund is a venture capital fund that seeks investments in early-stage tech startups.
Board Chair and Cofounder
2021
A 360 solution to find, hire, onboard, pay, and retain top Latin American talent. Fill open positions in under 21 days.
Hire With Near provides recruitment, HR, and employment services.
Chair of the Board (former CEO)
2003
As CEO, oversaw strategy and operations of multi-state consumer fireworks retailer and wholesaler with over 150 locations. Hire and manage full-time staff of 25. Order, select and manage the supply chain for fireworks from China. Supervised all aspects of business including regulatory compliance, materials handling, governmental relations, marketing, site acquisition and management, legal disputes and go-to-market strategy. Doubled revenue over five year period from 2006 to 2010.
Brand Evangelist (Volunteer)
2021
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