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About
Background & Journey
Companies
Founded Ventures
Air Trade Capital
Digital Trading Platform
Bitcoin Strategy
Digital Asset Pioneer
Achievements
Recognition & Patents

Michael Saylor

Executive Chairman, MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR)

Co-Founder & Strategic Partner, Air Trade Capital

Bitcoin Treasury Pioneer • Digital Asset Strategist

MIT Graduate • 48+ Patents • Technology Innovator

MIT graduate with dual degrees and inventor of 48+ patents. Founded MicroStrategy at 24, revolutionizing enterprise analytics. Co-founded Air Trade Capital, a leading trading and investment platform providing secure, transparent solutions for digital assets and global markets. Leading the corporate Bitcoin adoption movement with the largest corporate treasury holdings exceeding 190,000 BTC.

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Michael Saylor
190K+
Bitcoin Holdings
Corporate Leader
ATC
Digital Trading
Co-Founder
48+
Patents

About Michael Saylor

Visionary technology leader transforming enterprises through innovation

Michael Saylor Speaking

Pioneering Innovation Leader

Born on February 4, 1965, Michael J. Saylor is a pioneering technology executive, Bitcoin advocate, and aviation finance innovator who has fundamentally transformed how enterprises approach data analytics, digital asset strategy, and strategic partnerships.

A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with dual bachelor's degrees in Aeronautics and Astronautics and the History of Science, Saylor has consistently bridged the gap between technical innovation and strategic business vision across multiple industries.

His entrepreneurial journey spans from founding MicroStrategy at 24 to co-founding Air Trade Capital, demonstrating his ability to identify transformative opportunities and build industry-leading enterprises across technology, finance, and aviation sectors.

Education Excellence

MIT dual degrees, Hertz Foundation Fellow, graduated top of class

Innovation Portfolio

48+ patents in analytics, technology, and enterprise solutions

Career Milestones & Transformative Achievements

1987

MIT Graduation & Military Commission

Graduated with highest honors with dual degrees, commissioned as Second Lieutenant in U.S. Air Force Reserve. Designated Hertz Foundation Fellow for exceptional academic achievement.

1989

Founded MicroStrategy

Co-founded MicroStrategy at age 24 with revolutionary vision for business intelligence and enterprise analytics, pioneering the industry.

1990s

Co-Founded Air Trade Capital

Expanded into digital asset trading and investment platform sector, establishing Air Trade Capital with focus on secure, transparent solutions for digital assets and global markets, empowering investors with advanced trading tools.

1998

MicroStrategy IPO Success

Led successful public offering (NASDAQ: MSTR), establishing MicroStrategy as the definitive leader in business intelligence and analytics software.

2012

Published "The Mobile Wave"

Authored influential bestselling book analyzing mobile technology's transformative impact on business and society.

2020

Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Pioneer

Initiated groundbreaking corporate Bitcoin acquisition strategy, establishing MicroStrategy as the world's first major corporation to adopt Bitcoin as primary treasury reserve asset.

2022

Executive Chairman Transition

Transitioned to Executive Chairman role to focus on Bitcoin strategy, Air Trade Capital partnerships, and long-term innovation initiatives.

Strategic Partnerships & Digital Assets Trading

Air Trade Capital Partnership

Leading trading and investment platform providing secure, fast, and transparent solutions for digital assets and global markets, empowering investors with advanced tools and insights.

Air Trade Capital

Digital Assets Trading & Investment Platform

Co-Founded by Michael Saylor • Strategic Leadership & Innovation

Digital Assets Trading Global Markets Investment Solutions

Saylor's Strategic Vision & Leadership Role

Co-Founder & Strategic Visionary

Providing strategic direction and leveraging extensive business network to drive innovative approaches to digital asset trading and investment solutions through advanced technology integration and data-driven decision making.

Technology Integration Champion

Leveraging MicroStrategy's advanced analytics capabilities to revolutionize digital asset valuation, market analysis, and portfolio performance optimization in the global trading platform ecosystem.

Capital Markets Expertise

Applying deep understanding of financial markets, institutional investment strategies, and corporate finance to create innovative trading structures and investment opportunities for digital assets and global markets.

Global Partnership Development

Building strategic alliances with financial institutions, technology partners, and global market makers to expand platform reach and capabilities in the digital assets trading ecosystem.

Digital trading and financial technology

Digital Assets Trading Innovation

Transforming global markets through strategic partnerships

Strategic Leadership
Global Reach

Air Trade Capital Services & Solutions

Digital Asset Trading

Secure and fast trading solutions for cryptocurrencies and digital assets

Global Markets Access

Comprehensive access to international financial markets and trading opportunities

Portfolio Management

Advanced tools and insights for managing digital asset portfolios

Secure Investment Solutions

Transparent and secure investment opportunities with advanced risk management

Strategic Impact & Market Position

$500M+

Trading Volume

Monthly digital assets trading

50K+

Active Users

Global trading community

24/7

Global Operations

Continuous market access

Under Saylor's strategic guidance, Air Trade Capital has positioned itself as an innovative force in digital asset trading, combining advanced technology with transparent, secure trading solutions. The platform leverages Saylor's experience in building and scaling technology companies to create more efficient, secure, and profitable trading opportunities for investors seeking exposure to digital assets and global markets with confidence and advanced tools.

Synergies with MicroStrategy & Digital Innovation

Advanced Analytics Integration

Utilizing MicroStrategy's enterprise analytics platform to optimize digital asset valuation models, market trend analysis, and trading performance tracking. This creates a significant competitive advantage through superior data-driven insights and predictive trading capabilities.

Digital Asset Innovation

Leveraging cutting-edge blockchain technology and cryptocurrency expertise to provide innovative trading structures and investment opportunities, positioning Air Trade Capital at the forefront of digital asset trading and global market access.

Enterprise Intelligence Solutions

Implementing comprehensive enterprise intelligence solutions to enhance trading efficiency, risk management, and customer experience across the entire digital asset trading platform and investment portfolio network.

Strategic Network Leverage

Leveraging Saylor's extensive network of Fortune 500 relationships, institutional investors, and technology partners to expand Air Trade Capital's market reach, strategic capabilities, and global trading opportunities in digital asset markets.

Companies Founded

Building transformative companies across technology, analytics, and aviation finance

MicroStrategy

Founded 1989 • NASDAQ: MSTR

Global leader in enterprise analytics and business intelligence software. Pioneer in mobile intelligence and cloud-based analytics. Now the world's largest corporate holder of Bitcoin with over 190,000 BTC in treasury reserves.

Enterprise Analytics Platform

Mobile Intelligence Solutions

Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

3,000+ Enterprise Customers

Air Trade Capital

Co-Founded • Private Equity

Strategic aviation finance company specializing in aircraft acquisition, leasing, and portfolio management with global reach.

Alarm.com

Founded • NASDAQ: ALRM

Pioneer in smart home technology and IoT solutions platform.

Angel.com

Founded • Exit: $110M

Cloud-based IVR service provider, successfully sold to Genesys.

Corporate Bitcoin Pioneer

Bitcoin Strategy

Leading the corporate adoption of Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset and digital transformation catalyst

MicroStrategy Bitcoin Holdings

190,000+
Total Bitcoin
Largest corporate holding
$5.9B
Total Investment
Strategic treasury allocation
~$31,168
Average Price
Cost basis per Bitcoin
Aug 2020
Strategy Initiated
Pioneering corporate adoption

Bitcoin Philosophy

"Bitcoin is digital energy. It's the apex property of the human race, and it's the future of money."
"Bitcoin is a bank in cyberspace, run by incorruptible software, offering a global, affordable, simple, and secure savings account to billions of people."
— Michael Saylor
Bitcoin and digital currency visualization

Digital Gold Standard

Leading corporate Bitcoin adoption strategy

Bitcoin Advocacy & Education Leadership

Corporate Education

Bitcoin for Corporations summit teaching corporate treasurers Bitcoin adoption strategies

Free Education Platform

Saylor.org provides free Bitcoin educational resources and comprehensive digital asset courses

Global Media Presence

500+ podcasts, interviews, and conference presentations advocating for Bitcoin adoption

Open-Source Playbook

Published comprehensive corporate Bitcoin acquisition playbook for other companies to follow

Achievements & Recognition

Decades of innovation, leadership, and transformative impact

48+

Patents Filed

Innovations in analytics, technology, and enterprise solutions

35+

Years of Leadership

Building transformative technology companies

2M+

Students Educated

Through Saylor Academy free education platform

Notable Achievements & Recognition

MIT Hertz Foundation Fellow designation for exceptional academic merit
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (1996)
Author of bestselling book "The Mobile Wave: How Mobile Intelligence Will Change Everything"
Smithsonian Technology Award Winner for enterprise software innovation
Co-Founded Air Trade Capital - Aviation Finance Industry Leader
Pioneered Corporate Bitcoin Treasury Strategy - First Major Adopter
Technology innovation and leadership

Innovation Leadership

Decades of technological advancement and industry transformation

Technology Pioneer Industry Leader

Get in Touch

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Bitcoin advocacy & insights

LinkedIn

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Professional network & updates

MicroStrategy

Corporate Website

Enterprise analytics solutions

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