Product manager, co-founder, and design leader with 7 years of experience in building and growing successful startups in gaming, AI, esports, crypto, marketing, and content creation. Michael Paris’s first startup was acquired by a publicly traded company, an influencer marketing focused product that reached over 80,000 registered active users, and hosted brand deals with companies such as Verizon and Intuit Turbo Tax. With a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams of 5-15 people to bring innovative products to market, Michael Paris has driven $3M+ in product sales revenue. Recognized as a leader in the Gaming industry, Michael Paris was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Games Category in 2021, and is an Alumni of the Techstars Class of 2018 Atlanta Accelerator. Michael Paris brings a unique blend of technical, business, marketing, and design expertise to the table, and is passionate about helping startups succeed.

Want to chat or have an idea you’d like to discuss? Shoot me a message! I’m now living in New York City, and travel often to California. Would love to grab a coffee and chat all things product and tech.

 
 
 

Awards & Recognitions

My work has earned me a few awards in the past few years! Check out a few of them below:

 

FORBES 30 UNDER 30

Class of 2021, Games Category

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PAUL LEIBOWITZ AWARD

Outstanding Communications and Digital Design

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GDUSA

American Graphic Design Awards 2020

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GRAPHIS

Honorable Mention, 2020

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TECHSTARS

Founder, Atlanta Accelerator 2018

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ACC INVENTURE PRIZE

Finalist, 2016

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