Michael O'Donnell, author, serial entrepreneur, angel investor and mentor to many. O'Donnell has raised tens of millions of dollars in venture capital and built several companies from scratch. He helped pioneer several new industries and has led several prominent startup accelerators. O'Donnell is also a specialist in mergers and acquisitions who has orchestrated multi-million dollar deals. He is an angel investor who has invested in and advised dozens of startup companies. He is a trusted coach and confidant to aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs alike. O'Donnell is the author of several best-selling books on business planning and marketing planning and is a popular blogger and speaker on all things startup. His latest passion is championing the principles of professionalism with the Millennial generation.

The 6 qualities and 30 behaviors for career and life success were taught to O'Donnell by his first boss and mentor. Over a 35-year career, he practiced them and perfected them to rise to the top of his profession. He shares these universal and timeless principles with the Millennial generation in his latest book, A True Professional. Mike attended the University of Florida and completed the Executive Management Program at Stanford University. He is the father of three children, who continue to be his biggest achievement and source of pride. He lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with the love of his life, Patty, and their adorable Maltese Poodle, Moxie.