Michael joined Skype to create, manage and grow all the revenue generating aspects of the project. The result was profitable growth from zero revenue to 400 million USD in 3 years. Amongst the fastest for Internet projects. He came from a position of strength. He had learnt the tricks of the trade within the Tele2 group of companies, responsible for launch and build up of 9 mobile businesses across Europe, plus ISP, callback and calling card operations. Michael is credited with the creation of the business model known as 'MVNO'

To bring any of these businesses through immense growth and profitability requires knowledge of the industry, the politics and the economics – as well as reading the technical trends. Yet, behind the scenes all companies that experience this growth experience massive of basic practical issues as well. Processes, recruiting and accounting all need to be under control.

Michael is now a General Partner at Mangrove Capital Partners in Luxembourg, a leading early stage VC. Here he brings this unique experience to new and existing portfolio companies, so they can grow to be as large as Tele2 or Skype."