Michael Joseph

Entrepreneur | Investor | Mentor | Leader | Driven to use my experience building startups to help founders succeed.

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 1 investments📅 5 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2021
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May 2021
Access to the experience and insight of seasoned founders and executives is one of the most valuable resources a founder can have when growing a business. Using deal-by-deal investments, Massive connects startup founders with a curated syndicate who knows what it feels like to be an early stage CEO or co-founder, can add real, experience-based value, and want access to vetted venture deals through an approachable investment vehicle. Massive energizes the startup ecosystem and provides real founder advantages with an investment syndicate that combines their experience and capital to create real, measurable, financial and growth benefits.
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2021
Member/Investor
May 2021
Access to the experience and insight of seasoned founders and executives is one of the most valuable resources a founder can have when growing a business. Using deal-by-deal investments, Massive connects startup founders with a curated syndicate who knows what it feels like to be an early stage CEO or co-founder, can add real, experience-based value, and want access to vetted venture deals through an approachable investment vehicle. Massive energizes the startup ecosystem and provides real founder advantages with an investment syndicate that combines their experience and capital to create real, measurable, financial and growth benefits.
2020
Managing Director, New Avenue Fund
Oct 2020
New Avenue designs and builds ADUs & compounds with a technology-driven, transparent, and client-focused process. We are on a mission to create a new housing market where everyone can find their place and live a more enriching life. We have a vision for where all communities are full of radically diverse and inclusive homes that are built to provide the home, income, and sense of community we need. New Avenue is growing with new partners and projects, and has been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, The Atlantic, Sunset Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal.
2018
Vice President of Homeowner Success
Oct 2018
Vacasa, a Casago company, is North America’s leading vacation rental management platform with a vision to drive unbeatable revenue for our homeowners and unforgettable experiences for our guests. From laid-back beach cottages to grand ski chalets to luxury apartments, we match every guest with their perfect vacation rental. Follow us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/vacasarentals/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vacasarentals Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vacasa/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/vacasa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VacasaVacationHomes
late stageHospitality
2013
Co-founder & CEO
2013
Welcome to InvitedHome! InvitedHome is a leading vacation home rental and home care company that has transformed the industry by operating as a top-tier hotel organization. Our portfolio of homes is found in the most desirable mountain resort destinations: Telluride, Vail, Breckenridge, and Park City. InvitedHome provides beautiful homes that create inspired vacations while delivering elevated care for our homeowners and guests.
mid stageHospitality
2009
Co-founder & CEO
Dec 2009
VRP is the best way for owners to market their vacation rental properties. VRP alleviates the hassles owners face when handling rentals themselves, without charging 30-50% fees like local property managers. We create professional listings for owners and syndicate ads across the major vacation rental marketplaces like HomeAway.com, Airbnb.com, Vrbo.com, and Tripadvisor.com. We provide prompt, friendly customer service to guests, and make renting a vacation home as easy as booking a hotel.