Michael Bennett is a dynamic, operational financial executive specializing in building high growth companies in a variety of industries.

Prior to joining STAR HARBOR™, Michael served as Managing Partner for Mile High Advisors, a full stack consulting firm supporting clients in Technology, SaaS, Real Estate, Construction, Mining, Manufacturing, and CPG.

In other notable roles, Michael served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Factory Design Labs, an international advertising agency, where he led global expansion and concurrently served as board advisor to Beatport, a digital music platform, where he consulted on multiple funding rounds and a successful exit.  Michael was also a founding financial leader of Exclusive Resorts, now the world’s largest luxury vacation club.

Michael began his career with Arthur Andersen and PwC in Silicon Valley, consulting companies in the technology sector. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo and is a CPA.

Michael moved from California to Colorado in 2002 to ski and never left.  With his free time, Michael still loves skiing and traveling with his wife and two sons.