Mike Maples is a co-founding Partner at Floodgate, where he leverages his decades of experience to invest in and mentor groundbreaking startups. A recognized thought leader, he's been on the Forbes Midas List eight times and profiled by Harvard Business School for his contributions to entrepreneurship. Mike is also the author of the National Bestselling book ‘Pattern Breakers’ and host of the Pattern Breakers podcast, delivering critical insights into building successful companies.