Michael Stern

Founder + Operating Partner

At Michael’s core, he loves scaling businesses - both strategically and tactically. He specializes in implementing deep analysis, innovative and creative thinking, processes, and collaborative planning to turn vision into reality.

Prior to Gather, Michael gained extensive experience in management consulting and private equity, co-founded a gourmet popcorn CPG company, and created his own management consulting firm. Michael’s emphasis on driving revenue growth, operational effectiveness, and developing clean, actionable data has proven to increase value across a variety of food verticals and business life stages.

A native Minnesotan, Michael earned his MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota and completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.  He lives in Minnetonka and loves to eat, travel, and stay active with his wife and two kids.