PAYING ATTENTION. BUILDING THINGS.
LIVING LIFE.

I write about building things, work, life, and paying attention to what actually matters along the way.

Some pieces are reflective. Some are practical. Some are simply moments that felt worth capturing. This site is my personal archive, written without an agenda.

Double ARR. Build autonomous teams. Drive premium exits.

Founder Coach and Strategic Advisor Thomas Michael

Who I Work With

  • Founders of SaaS, EdTech, AI, or Tech-driven Businesses
  • Ready to Scale and Systemize Operations
  • Prepare for an Exit and Maximize Valuation

What I Do

  • Founder-to-Founder Coaching
  • Scaling Revenue & Systems (Sales, Ops, Marketing)
  • Exit Preparation (Private Equity Readiness, Maximize Valuation)

How It Works

  • Monthly Strategy Call (2 hours, direct and actionable)
  • Unlimited Email & WhatsApp Check-ins
  • Clear Growth Plan & Execution Roadmap
 
How Cities Shape Us

About Me

I’m Thomas Michael. I’ve built companies, sold them, and learned that the most interesting part of success is what comes after it.

These days, life looks like a mix of building, investing, traveling, collecting art, playing drums, restoring old stuff, experimenting in the kitchen, and staying increasingly committed to being fit, curious, and engaged with the world.

Born in Hamburg, shaped by New York, and now living in London, I move through life with a global lens, a builder’s instinct, and a strong preference for experiences over appearances.

CEO Coach & Advisor

SCALE

As your CEO Coach, I’ll help you double revenue, go after your highest-leverage growth channel, scale marketing, tighten your sales funnel, and build recurring revenue.

SYSTEMIZE

Let’s build a company that runs without you by designing lean, repeatable processes, empowering your leadership team, and freeing you to lead and provide big-picture vision.

EXIT

Get paid top multiples for your company by transforming revenue into recurring streams, productizing your services, and presenting iron-clad financials that buyers compete for.

Double ARR. Build autonomous teams. Drive premium exits.

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