Biography
Michael van Lier is Founder and CEO of Builders, a venture studio that conceives, builds, and scales technology companies from the ground up. A serial entrepreneur at heart, Michael has spent the past decade turning ideas into operational businesses — combining product vision, venture strategy, and hands-on execution. He works closely with founders and operators to validate opportunities, assemble strong core teams, and design ventures that are built for scale from day one. With a background in entrepreneurship and venture building, Michael focuses on spotting emerging market shifts — particularly in AI and digital transformation — and translating them into investable, scalable companies.