Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
As managing partner at M12, Microsoft’s Venture Fund, Michael Stewart focuses on the areas of generative AI, gaming, and systems. Since joining in 2021, he has led 16 investments and serves on the boards of many of his portfolio companies, including Quantum. Michael has also worked in startups, led technology development in the semiconductor industry, and is an inventor, authoring more than 40 patents!
In a fireside chat, Michael will discuss his journey from founder to investor, his investment strategies at M12, and advice to students pursuing venture capital careers.
As managing partner at M12, Microsoft’s Venture Fund, Michael Stewart focuses on the areas of generative AI, gaming, and systems. Since joining in 2021, he has led 16 investments and serves on the boards of many of his portfolio companies, including Quantum. Michael has also worked in startups, led technology development in the semiconductor industry, and is an inventor, authoring more than 40 patents!
In a fireside chat, Michael will discuss his journey from founder to investor, his investment strategies at M12, and advice to students pursuing venture capital careers.
