Michael Girdley

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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