Executive Bio

Michael Conway

Founder, Cloverline Partners
Proven Technology Leadership When the Stakes are High.

I am the technology executive that CEOs, boards, and investors call when the stakes are highest, whether that’s scaling through hyper-growth, navigating leadership transitions, or restoring order to stalled initiatives.

With 30+ years in technology, including 8 years as a dual Chief Product & Technology Officer and board member, and 15 years in VP+ roles, I’ve led organizations through every stage of growth, from Series A startups to public companies. My career has been defined by building scalable platforms, driving operational excellence, and delivering measurable outcomes that move the needle.

Career Highlights

Benjamin Capital Partners (Chief Product & Technology Officer)
Unified product and engineering into a single operating model, pivoted product direction from consumer app to DSP monetization, and drove a $3.1M annual savings (47% OpEx reduction).
Bidtellect (Chief Product & Technology Officer)
Scaled RTB engine from 20K to 1.5M QPS, quadrupled revenue capacity, and cut infrastructure spend 49%. Contributed to ARR growth of $25M → $75M.
AOL Platforms (Senior Technical Director)
Oversaw DSP/DMP systems driving $1B+ in programmatic revenue and processing 45B+ daily events.
Millennial Media (VP Engineering)
Built high-scale mobile ad platforms during one of the industry’s fastest growth phases.

I believe Product and Technology leadership is about three things:

Clarity — translating board-level goals into executable roadmaps.
Velocity — building systems and teams that ship fast without sacrificing quality.
Sustainability — leaving behind organizations that continue to thrive long after my role transitions.

Executives don’t need jargon or endless slide decks. They need a partner who has been through the fire, understands the stakes, and can deliver rapid, tangible value. That’s the approach I bring to every engagement at Cloverline Partners.

Boardroom Presence

I operate as a peer to CEOs, board members, and investors, focused on strategy, governance, and long-term competitive advantage. My track record demonstrates not just technical acumen, but the ability to align product, technology, and business outcomes at the highest levels.

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