Mike Slade

Mike is co-founder of the Seattle based venture capital company, Second Avenue Partners. He is the former Chairman and CEO of Starwave, Paul Allen’s multimedia and internet startup, where he was a key figure in the creation of the consumer internet, launching key sites ESPN.com, NBA.com, NFL.com, ABCNews.com, Mr. Showbiz... Read More

Mike is co-founder of the Seattle based venture capital company, Second Avenue Partners. He is the former Chairman and CEO of Starwave, Paul Allen’s multimedia and internet startup, where he was a key figure in the creation of the consumer internet, launching key sites ESPN.com, NBA.com, NFL.com, ABCNews.com, Mr. Showbiz and the Go.com network. Prior to Starwave, Mike spent 10 years in executive roles at both Steve Jobs’ NeXT Computer, Inc. and Microsoft (where he introduced products, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Works). He has also served as a high-level consultant at Apple Computer and Disney Internet Group. In 2000, he and two other former Microsoft executives purchased and re-launched the Professional Bowlers Association, where he currently sits on the board of directors. Mike is a board member of startups Fantasy Moguls, Azaleos, and GotVoice. He is active in the nonprofit field as a board member of the Broadway Bound Children's Theatre Company and the Seatt See Less