Meet the Founder
Michael was born and raised in the Chicagoland area. He learned the value of hard work watching his dad launch his own venture to provide funding for small Eastern European businesses after the Iron Curtain fell. Michael attended Taylor University in Indiana where he delved into Finance and Accounting while actively contributing as a member of the student-led endowment team and excelling as a three-year starter on the men's soccer team.
Before establishing 323 Capital, Michael honed his expertise in the finance industry, collaborating with an investment and asset management firm. Here, he supported fellow business owners through the intricacies of navigating their life goals post-closing.
While Michael's passion for soccer endures, he now relishes the game in a recreational league alongside his wife. His bucket list includes ticking off top-rated golf courses across the US. Balancing these pursuits, he treasures moments with his expanding family and dedicates time with his local church community.
Meet the Family
Michael and Courtney's story began on the soccer field at Taylor University, where their shared passion for the sport sparked a connection. They married in 2017 and welcomed their daughter, Brooke Lillian, in 2022. Their family expanded again in June of 2024 as their second daughter Lydia Joan was born.
Courtney is an Account Executive at a tech company, drawing inspiration from her family's entrepreneurial legacy. Her father, a second-generation owner of a Midwest-based manufacturer, instilled in her the drive and vision for business from an early age. Their shared background in entrepreneurship creates a dynamic backdrop for their personal and professional lives.