Michal Soclof’s deep technical and management experience is highlighted by a career
in software development and strategy, both in start-up and established business and
research environments. As a principal at Matrix Equities, LLC, a private equity firm
specializing in technology, real estate and business ventures, Michal focuses on
technology and growth based early-stage investments both in the United States and
abroad, serving on multiple advisory boards. In addition, Michal is actively engaged in
developing and growing the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Cleveland, including
evaluating new companies and investments for North Coast Ventures and supporting
women-led initiatives.
Michal was involved in establishing and growing one of Cleveland’s first start-up
technology ventures, NetGenics, focused on software for genomics research. During
her tenure there, she rose to the position of Vice President responsible for strategy and
software development. Later, Michal was responsible for new technology research and
development for American Greetings Interactive, focused on emerging mobile
technology. Prior to her entrepreneurship and corporate experience, Michal conducted
research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Case
Western Reserve University, and NASA Lewis (Glenn) Research Center concentrating
on artificial intelligence, spoken language systems and scientific graphic simulations.
Michal earned her Master’s degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and a Bachelor’s degree from Carnegie
Mellon University in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science.