Michael is the founder and manager of Partners Edge. Michael is also the leading family member of Woodland Management, Inc. Michael has actively allocated to all asset classes on behalf of Woodland and is involved in both private equity and venture investments for Partners Edge. He currently serves on the board of Interlight, a digitally enabled supplier of replacement parts; provides advisory services to Swag.com, a division of Custom Ink; and is active in many philanthropic endeavors. Prior to joining Woodland, Michael served as CEO of Polyconcept, a leading global supplier of promotional merchandise. He led the growth of Polyconcept from a small, family-owned business into a global leader with annual sales close to $1 billion. Michael holds a BA in philosophy from the University of Wisconsin and a JD from the University of Pittsburgh.
Craig serves as a Managing Director for Partners Edge, where he leads the firm’s investments in venture capital and private equity. Craig also serves as Woodland Management’s Managing Director, where he leads Woodland’s investments in venture capital, public markets, and real estate. Prior to joining Woodland in 2002, Craig owned and operated three successful restaurants in Pittsburgh. He serves on the Limited Partners Advisory Committees of Grit Fund II and Key Investment Partners. Craig is a partner at Social Venture Partners Pittsburgh (SVPP) and is a member of Vistage, a global peer mentoring organization for business leaders. Craig received a BS in Business Administration from Washington University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.