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Michael Stoppelman

Investor at Yelp

Santa Monica, California

Overview 

Michael Stoppelman is a seasoned investor and advisor, known for his impactful roles at Yelp as the former SVP of Engineering and current advisor. He has a diverse portfolio of investments in various sectors and stages, including companies like Kumo.AI and Qordoba, showcasing his expertise in identifying and supporting successful ventures.

Work Experience 

  • Board Member

    2023 - Current

EdVoice is a nonprofit organization that advocates for policies to increase measurable student achievement for all students.

  • Venture Investor (angel/seed/series a)

    2017

  • Advisor

    2017 - 2017

  • SVP of Engineering

    2015 - 2017

  • VP of Engineering

    2011 - 2015

  • Director of Engineering

    2009 - 2011

  • Software Engineer

    2007 - 2009

Yelp is an online platform that connects people with great local businesses through user-generated reviews and recommendations.

Raised $56,000,000.00 from Elevation Partners.

  • Senior Software Engineer

    2003 - 2007

    Protecting Google from all types of fraud.

Google is a multinational corporation that specializes in Internet-related services and organizes the world’s information.

Raised $26,100,000.00 from Angel Investors LP, Kleiner Perkins, Signatures Capital, Sequoia Capital, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Shaquille O'Neal, Henry Kissinger, Google and Tiger Woods.

  • intern

    2002 - 2002

    · Implemented algorithms in C++ for calculating distances inside proteins. · Gave presentations on the progression of research to the lab group. · Responsible for fitting computationally predicted models in low density EM data using a variety of programs and scripting languages including: Python, Situs and shell scripting.

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