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Michael Blum
Chairman at
VERSES AI INC.
Net worth: 31 466 $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Michael A. Blum is the founder of Hedgeye Risk Management LLC, founded in 2008, serving as President.
Mr. Blum was the founder of Firefly Systems, Inc., founded in 2013, serving as Chief Financial Officer from 2014 to 2017.
Current jobs include Chairman at Verses AI, Inc. since 2024; Director at Hedgeye Cares, Inc. since 2014; Managing Director at Asia Leisure Capital Ltd. since 2013; President at Hedgeye Asset Management LLC since 2024; and President at Seven7 LLC since 2016.
Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer at XCOR Aerospace, Inc.; Director at Waste Energy Corp.
from 2020 to 2021; Managing Director at Repulse Bay Capital Ltd.; Senior Manager at PayPal, Inc. from 2002 to 2005; Principal at Falconhenge Partners LLC; and President at Sierpinski Capital Management LLC from 2014 to 2017.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Yale University, conferred in 1998.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VERSES AI INC 0.42% | 13/03/2026 | 53,333 ( 0.42% ) | 31 466 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Michael Blum active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VERSES AI INC. | Chairman | 10/09/2024 |
Hedgeye Risk Management LLC
 Hedgeye Risk Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment research and advisory services | Founder | 07/03/2008 |
Seven7 LLC
 Seven7 LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as an investment firm | President | 01/08/2016 |
Hedgeye Cares, Inc.
 Hedgeye Cares, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational and sports opportunities for physical and social development for youth | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2014 |
Asia Leisure Capital Ltd. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/07/2013 |
Former positions of Michael Blum
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Repulse Bay Capital Ltd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/07/2025 |
XCOR Aerospace, Inc.
 XCOR Aerospace, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Focuses on the research, development, project management, production and maintenance of suborbital and orbital launch vehicles, rocket engines and rocket propulsion systems | Chief Executive Officer | 13/11/2021 |
| WASTE ENERGY CORP. | Director of Finance/CFO | 04/12/2018 |
Firefly Systems, Inc.
 Firefly Systems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures guided missiles and space vehicles | Founder | 01/02/2017 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
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PayPal, Inc.
 PayPal, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a technology platform company which enables digital and mobile payments on behalf of consumers and merchants | Finance |
Waste Energy Corp.
 Waste Energy Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Engages in designing and creating crypto-economies | Technology Services |
Firefly Systems, Inc.
Firefly Systems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures guided missiles and space vehicles | Electronic Technology |
Yale University
 Yale University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Falconhenge Partners LLC
 Falconhenge Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Profile unavailable. | Finance |
XCOR Aerospace, Inc.
XCOR Aerospace, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Focuses on the research, development, project management, production and maintenance of suborbital and orbital launch vehicles, rocket engines and rocket propulsion systems | Electronic Technology |
Hedgeye Risk Management LLC
Hedgeye Risk Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment research and advisory services | Finance |
Seven7 LLC
Seven7 LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as an investment firm | Finance |
Hedgeye Cares, Inc.
Hedgeye Cares, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational and sports opportunities for physical and social development for youth | Commercial Services |
Asia Leisure Capital Ltd. | |
Sierpinski Capital Management LLC | |
Repulse Bay Capital Ltd. | |
Verses AI, Inc.
 Verses AI, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides technology solutions | Technology Services |
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