Michael Flaxman

Michael Flaxman is currently a Venture Partner at Trust Ventures, an investment firm based in Austin, Texas. He graduated from Brown University in 2007 and initially built his career as a software engineer before transitioning into technology entrepreneurship and early-stage venture capital. Operating as a technical founder, Flaxman successfully launched three separate venture-funded companies and is a recognized alumnus of the Y Combinator startup accelerator program. He developed a specialized technical expertise in the Bitcoin protocol starting in 2013, which continues to inform his broader software and cryptocurrency investment strategies today. In his current capacity at Trust Ventures, he evaluates and supports early-stage startups that are actively challenging public policy barriers within heavily regulated, incumbent-dominated industries. His professional background ultimately combines deep software engineering proficiency with a dedicated focus on decentralized technologies and regulatory-focused venture investments.