Michael Houck

Founder of Megaphone

Brooklyn, New York

Overview

Michael Houck is a seasoned entrepreneur and startup mentor based in Brooklyn, New York, known for founding successful ventures like Megaphone and Founding Journey. With a background in product management at companies like Airbnb and Uber, he offers expertise in strategy, leadership, and venture capital, specializing in sectors such as IoT, Web3/Crypto, and FinTech. Houck's career highlights include founding multiple successful startups, serving as a mentor at First Round Capital, and leveraging his experience in product management and analytics at leading tech companies like Airbnb and Uber to excel in the startup and venture capital ecosystem.

Work Experience

Megaphone

Founder
2023 - Current
Build your brand by partnering with creators in your niche.

Founding Journey

Founder
2022
Content designed to help you build, grow, and raise capital for your startup.

launch house

Co-Founder
2020 - 2023
Launch House is an early stage venture fund for companies building the New Silicon Valley. It began as a membership club built around IRL coliving residencies in LA, NYC, Tulum, Aspen, Miami, and Lisbon.

A professional social club for founders, investors, and builders to level up and live better

Raised $15,000,000.00 from Chris Ovitz, Ryan Sean Adams, Andreessen Horowitz and Michael Ovitz.

launchhouse.com

Ghost Financial

Board Member
2022 - 2023
Helped guide the company through acquisition.

Ghost Financial is a comprehensive financing and business services platform.

Raised $2,500,000.00 from Kosinski Ventures, Molly Maloof, Ben Yu, House Capital, Samantha Stein, Edward Lando, Adam Guild, 305 Ventures, Kepler Operator Fund and Sarah Kaney.

ghostfinancial.com