Michael J. Hutner is a results-driven executive with over 27 years of leadership experience across the software, fintech, artificial intelligence, and sports tech industries. Recognized for his high-performance management style and strategic foresight, Michael has played pivotal roles in scaling organizations from early-stage ventures to industry-leading enterprises. His career reflects a rare blend of go-to-market precision, revenue generation expertise, product lifecycle innovation, and board-level strategic guidance.
Michael’s leadership journey spans both founder-led startups and global organizations backed by private equity and institutional investors. He is best known for his transformative tenure at SS&C Eze, where he served as Global Head, leading a 1,100+ person SaaS business and driving profitability with 46% EBITDA. Under his guidance, Eze evolved into one of the premier investment technology providers, building scalable platforms like Eze Eclipse and refining operational frameworks that supported sustained top-line growth. Prior to this, as Chief Revenue Officer of Eze Software Group, Michael was instrumental in orchestrating a growth surge from $7 million to over $300 million in revenue, culminating in the company’s $1.45 billion acquisition by SS&C Technologies.
Michael’s advisory experience is equally impressive. Currently, he serves on five advisory boards across fintech, AI, and crypto sectors. These include DeepSee AI, where he provides guidance on go-to-market and pricing strategies, and Checker, a tokenization-focused firm where he supports monetization strategy and partnership development. His additional roles with Altaira, CMIND, GRMA, and Other Mind reinforce his commitment to supporting visionary founders with practical, impactful strategies. Michael’s advisory work focuses on value creation plans, sales and marketing optimization, conflict resolution, and investor readiness—helping companies not just scale, but scale smartly.
A recognized thought leader, Michael has spoken at numerous industry conferences, facilitated roundtable discussions, and contributed to published works on SaaS strategy and revenue acceleration. His international exposure—spanning Brazil, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, and the Middle East—has equipped him with a global mindset, critical for today’s interconnected markets.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, where he also founded the Eagle Alliance Investment Club. He is a sports enthusiast and active member of ACA NY Angel Investors, bringing the same competitive spirit and strategic acumen to boardrooms as he does to his personal pursuits.
Michael is currently focused on expanding his board portfolio, with a preference for larger companies in the software, AI, fintech, and sports tech sectors. With his proven track record of delivering revenue growth, driving operational excellence, and building high-impact teams, he offers a unique blend of executive leadership and tactical advisory insight. Michael seeks to share his experience, guide innovative organizations, and deliver outsized value as a board member committed to strategic execution and sustainable success.
Character: Michael demonstrates integrity, resilience, and a strong commitment to helping companies grow by sharing his hard-earned expertise and supporting founder success.
Knowledge: With 27 years of experience in SaaS, fintech, AI, and go-to-market strategy, he brings deep domain expertise in revenue growth, product development, and scaling operations.
Strategic: He has successfully led value creation plans, executed $300M+ growth initiatives, and guided multiple companies through transformative GTM and pricing strategies.
Communication: A seasoned public speaker and board advisor, Michael effectively translates complex business needs into actionable plans, empowering leaders through clear and impactful dialogue.
