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Mr. Michael E.
Block is a Chief Security Officer at AgentSmyth LLC.
He is on the Board of Directors at Riff Learning, Inc. and Esme Learning Solutions, Inc. Mr. Block was previously employed as a Managing Director by Adit Ventures Management LLC, a Principal by Phoenix Partners Group LLC, an Associate by Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp., a Managing Director by Exis Capital Management, Inc., a Head Trader by Magnetar Capital LLC, a Principal by Salomon Smith Barney, Inc., and a Head Trader by Sandell Asset Management Corp.
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Michael E. Block active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Riff Learning, Inc.
 Riff Learning, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Riff Learning, Inc. engages in the provision of individual behavior and team dynamics insights through its platform. The company was founded by Beth Porter and David Shrier and is headquartered in Newton, MA. | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-31 |
Esme Learning Solutions, Inc.
 Esme Learning Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Esme Learning Solutions, Inc. is an AI-enabled digital learning company that offers online executive education courses in partnership with leading universities. The company is based in Newton, MA and has subsidiaries in the United States. Esme Learning Solutions provides a wide range of innovative online courses that help executives gain technical skills and learn business best practices from experts in frontier fields such as fintech, cybersecurity, AI leadership, and health tech. The courses blend high-quality video, live simulations, interactive media, and small group exercises with top learning design principles. The company was founded in 2019 by Elizabeth B. Porter and David L. Shrier, with David L. Shrier serving as the CEO since incorporation. | Director/Board Member | 2020-03-31 |
Former positions of Michael E. Block
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Adit Ventures Management LLC
 Adit Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Adit Ventures Management LLC (Adit Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Daniel Francis McCooey and Eric Lawrence Munson. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 2023-08-30 |
Phoenix Partners Group LLC
 Phoenix Partners Group LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 2005, Phoenix Partners Group LLC is a credit and equities interdealer broker headquartered in New York City. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of brokerage services including credit, equities and rates markets. | Analyst-Equity | 2013-04-30 |
| Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Salomon Smith Barney, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Sandell Asset Management Corp.
 Sandell Asset Management Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Sandell Asset Management Corp. (SAM) is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager founded in 1997. The firm is a subsidiary of SAMC Partners LP. Headquartered in New York City, SAM provides discretionary investment management services to various pooled investment vehicles (both private and public) and managed accounts. | Trading-Equity | - |
Training of Michael E. Block
| University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
| Kenan-Flagler Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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Phoenix Partners Group LLC
Phoenix Partners Group LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 2005, Phoenix Partners Group LLC is a credit and equities interdealer broker headquartered in New York City. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of brokerage services including credit, equities and rates markets. | Finance |
Exis Capital Management, Inc.
 Exis Capital Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1998 by Adam Sender, Exis Capital Management, Inc. is a hedge fund manager located in New York City | Finance |
Magnetar Capital LLC
 Magnetar Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Magnetar Capital LLC is an alternative asset manager headquartered in Evanston, Illinois. The firm was founded by Alec Litowitz and Ross Laser in 2005 and is a subsidiary of Magnetar Capital Partners LP. Magnetar Capital provides investment solutions to a wide range of investors. | Finance |
Sandell Asset Management Corp.
Sandell Asset Management Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Sandell Asset Management Corp. (SAM) is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager founded in 1997. The firm is a subsidiary of SAMC Partners LP. Headquartered in New York City, SAM provides discretionary investment management services to various pooled investment vehicles (both private and public) and managed accounts. | Finance |
| Salomon Smith Barney, Inc. | Finance |
| Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp. | Finance |
Riff Learning, Inc.
Riff Learning, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Riff Learning, Inc. engages in the provision of individual behavior and team dynamics insights through its platform. The company was founded by Beth Porter and David Shrier and is headquartered in Newton, MA. | Technology Services |
Esme Learning Solutions, Inc.
Esme Learning Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Esme Learning Solutions, Inc. is an AI-enabled digital learning company that offers online executive education courses in partnership with leading universities. The company is based in Newton, MA and has subsidiaries in the United States. Esme Learning Solutions provides a wide range of innovative online courses that help executives gain technical skills and learn business best practices from experts in frontier fields such as fintech, cybersecurity, AI leadership, and health tech. The courses blend high-quality video, live simulations, interactive media, and small group exercises with top learning design principles. The company was founded in 2019 by Elizabeth B. Porter and David L. Shrier, with David L. Shrier serving as the CEO since incorporation. | Commercial Services |
Adit Ventures Management LLC
Adit Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Adit Ventures Management LLC (Adit Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Daniel Francis McCooey and Eric Lawrence Munson. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
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