Michael Cantalino, SHRM-SCP — Co-Founder
Strategic people leader and former founder with 9+ years of experience building high-performing, mission-driven teams across fast-scaling global organizations. I specialize in talent strategy, leadership development, and designing people systems that elevate performance, fuel growth, and prioritize humanity. I’m passionate about unlocking potential through coaching, culture, and career pathways. Now, I’m focused on bringing that same energy and clarity to organizations that value impact, inclusion, and building a better future through their people.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in organizational development and talent management across diverse industries.
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Experience: 15 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Leadership
- Sales Management
- Marketing
- Business Development
- Entrepreneurship
- Social Impact
Career Highlights
- 9+ years in talent strategy and leadership development.
- Co-founded multiple startups focusing on social impact.
- Expert in building high-performing, mission-driven teams.
Work Experience
StackAI
People @ StackAI (7 mos)
Focal Systems
Director, People & Talent - Co-Founder (4 yrs 11 mos)
Operations & People Lead - Co-Founder (4 yrs 3 mos)
inDinero
Director of Channel Consulting (6 mos)
Senior Finance Consultant (1 yr)
Finance Consultant (7 mos)
GDS Group
Account Executive (1 yr)
Jola Venture Inc.
Co-Founder & COO (1 yr 10 mos)
VTrip Travel
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at VTrip (2 yrs 5 mos)
Northeastern University
Lead International Cooperative Learning Ambassador (4 mos)
SKS Microfinance Limited
Executive of Member Services & Operations Consultant (3 mos)
Orasys Consulting
Business Development Consultant (4 mos)
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Assistant Project Manager (6 mos)
Esperanza International
Social Impact Intern (1 mo)
Education
at Y Combinator
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) at Northeastern University