Overview
Michael Zhao is a Principal at Eniac Ventures [1][2]. Zhao previously served as Co-Founder and CTO of Vimcal from May 2018 to March 2026 [4], and currently holds a Board Member position at Vimcal [3]. In addition to venture capital work, Zhao serves as a Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund [5] and has been an angel investor in various startups since July 2020 [6]. Zhao's earlier career included roles as a Product Manager at Microsoft from October 2016 to May 2018 [7] and as a Product Manager for growth and game economy at Kabam from January 2015 to October 2016 [8]. Zhao attended the University of California, Berkeley, where they studied Computer Science and Environmental Economics [10], and participated in Y Combinator's S'18 cohort [9].
Career history
- PrincipalJun 2026 to presentEniac Ventures
- Board MemberMar 2026 to presentVimcal
- Co-Founder & CTOMay 2018 to Mar 2026Vimcal
- Venture Partner2026 to presentPioneer Fund
- Angel InvestorJul 2020 to presentVarious Startups
- Product ManagerOct 2016 to May 2018Microsoft
- Product Manager - growth & game economyJan 2015 to Oct 2016Kabam
Education
S'18Y Combinator
Computer Science & Environmental EconomicsUniversity of California, Berkeley
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