Michael Ippolito
Michael Ippolito is the Co-Founder of Blockworks, the financial media brand that delivers breaking news and premium insights about digital assets to millions of investors. He is responsible for Blockworks’ content and finance, and serves as the Host of On the Margin, a twice-weekly podcast that explores the growth of digital assets from the perspective of financial industry professionals. Previously, he served as a consultant where he advised mid-market manufacturing-focused companies on operational and capital efficiency as well as mergers and acquisitions strategy.
Michael Ippolito Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder
Academic History
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Psychology
Blockworks is a media and information platform that provides critical analysis and information to make smarter decisions about digital assets.
He hosts "On the Margin," where he interviews fund managers, analysts, and financial industry professionals about how they view the growth of the digital asset ecosystem.
Together with Mark Yusko, CIO and Managing Director of Morgan Creek Capital Management, they help break down the top crypto and macro stories of the week.
RECOGNITION
2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 - Media
EARLY CAREER
Mike was a Consultant for Applied Value Group, a firm that offers world class management consulting services designed to enhance the value of a clients' enterprise.
As a marketing analyst for MKS Instruments, he spearheaded the strategic design of the "Pressure Control" section of the MKS website.
He supported the localization initiative that identified over $3.5 million in sourcing-related cost savings.
He also analyzed data on 5 valves to make recommendations on new product design and presented findings to management.