michael j. kainatsky — Co-Founder
If you're raising capital or hunting deal flow and the bottleneck isn't quality, it's access, that's the exact problem I fix. I'm a market access operator. I open the rooms that most people can't get into, not because I'm smarter, but because I ask the questions everyone else is scared to ask, and I've spent 20 years building the relationships that get you in front of the right people fast. 20 years across 14 industries, from the seat to the C-suite. Every engagement taught me the same thing: the right room changes everything. If there was a mistake to make, I made it twice just to be sure. People used to call me crazy. Now they call me for advice. I watched founders and dealmakers get stuck in broker chains, recycled leads, and rooms full of the wrong people. I built a different model: direct access, short retainer, no middlemen. You pay for market access and execution; not promises. I'm a husband to a brilliant doctor. I'm Theo's dad. I take my work seriously, myself not so much. If you're raising and stuck, or hunting deal flow and getting the same recycled names, let's talk.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic advisor in capital markets and talent acquisition.
Location: New York City, United States
Experience: 12 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Market Access
- Relationship Building
- Partnership Development
- Gtm Functions
- Community Building
- Network Design
- Advisory Services
- Entrepreneurial Strategy
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruiting
- Customer Experience
- Growth Strategy
Career Highlights
- 20 years of experience across 14 industries.
- Expert in opening access to capital and deal flow.
- Built a unique model for direct market access.
Work Experience
National Business Capital
Advisor | Strategic Partnerships (4 mos)
RSN
Co-Creator (4 mos)
House Of Bricks
Head of Strategy (1 yr 3 mos)
Theo's Dad
Dad in Chief (6 yrs)
S4 Search Partners
Partner (4 yrs 10 mos)
ARC | Alinea Relationship Capital
Market Access Operator (9 yrs 2 mos)
St. Cloud Capital
Chief Customer Officer (2 yrs 11 mos)
Education
BA in BS at Ramapo College of New Jersey