Michael Gorman

Bio

Michael Gorman is a founding Managing Director of Split Rock Partners. Gorman focuses on investments in software and internet services companies based in Minnesota and the surrounding region. Prior to founding Split Rock Partners, Michael was Managing General Partner of St. Paul Venture Capital, which he joined in 1995 and focused on software and services investments. He is an active supporter of the local entrepreneurial community, and works closely with organizations providing guidance to emerging companies. In addition, Michael served as president of the Minnesota Venture Capital Association in 2000 and 2001. Michael's portfolio companies include: Adaytum Software - Minneapolis, MN, Amcom - Eden Prairie, MN, Auxilium - Minneapolis, MN, Calabrio - Minneapolis, MN, Calix - Petaluma, CA, HighJump Software - Eden Prairie, MN, Lawson Software - St. Paul, MN, Net Perceptions - Minneapolis, MN, Spanlink - Minneapolis, MN, Vendavo - Palo Alto, CA. Michael holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Duke University, as well as MBA and JD degrees from Harvard University. He began his venture capital career with the Harvard Management Company. Earlier in his career, he was a management consultant with Bain & Company, where he assisted clients in the development and execution of corporate strategies.