Biography
Michael Peres, also known as Mikey Peres, is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, journalist, and author. He is best known for founding various tech, media, and news startups across North America and Israel.
Peres holds degrees in computer science, mathematics, and Jewish studies, and is currently pursuing a degree in bio-medical engineering. His work spans the architecture of independent media, the systems behind it, and the discipline of building quietly across long timelines.
He is a regular contributor to Rolling Stone, Entrepreneur Magazine, the Jerusalem Post, and several other global publications, and hosts The Michael Peres Podcast.
Books
The Road
Less Traveled
The Road Less Traveled
A founder's account of building media, software, and conviction across a decade.
Drawn from a decade of building independent ventures, Peres argues that genuine advantage now belongs to those willing to work quietly, hold conviction across cycles, and write the story themselves.
Podcasts
Services
Editorial & Publishing
Founder-led editorial direction for independent publications, newsletters, and long-form essays.
Software & Systems
Architecture and engineering for media, news, and operational platforms at small-team scale.
Podcast Guest & Host
Long-form conversations on entrepreneurship, journalism, and the systems behind independent media.
Speaking & Interviews
Keynotes and interviews for universities, conferences, and media organizations.
What People Say
"Michael doesn't just write — he architects how a story should land. His clarity and conviction are unlike anything I've encountered."
Sarah Chen
Founder, NexaHealth
"Having Michael guide our editorial direction transformed how we approached our launch. Sharp, fast, deeply thoughtful."
Marcus Williams
Co-Founder, Apex Protocol
"His interview was the most-talked-about session in the conference's ten-year history. A natural broadcaster."
Dr. Jana Novak
Program Director, Web Summit
Contact
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