About me
Michael M. P. Holt, a pioneering venture builder and business development expert, is at the forefront of deep-tech innovation, specializing in the commercialization of scientific engineering and frontier technology. As a General Partner at Traverse Ventures, LLC, and the visionary behind Traverse Management Consulting, Holt has led the charge in venture building for startups, federal governments, and corporations, driving the commercialization of cutting-edge scientific and technical solutions across diverse markets including biotech, climate, deep tech, healthcare, IoT, and security. His approach, centered on the venture studio model, aims to fill market gaps and seize opportunities through building it ourselves, joint ventures, spin-outs, and consulting on a selective basis. With $20 million in managed capital and over a dozen National Science Foundation grants, Holt's leadership has catalyzed over $200 million in follow-on funding for clients, underlining his ability to turn innovative ideas into successful ventures.
