Michael Nicoletos (Pardee’99)

Michael is a highly skilled financial professional with more than two decades of experience in capital markets. He is the Founder and CEO of DeFi Advisors, an independent investment advisory firm specializing in macro and digital assets. Prior to this, Michael served as the Co-Founder and CIO of Appletree Capital, an independent investment firm that focused on investments in Emerging Markets and Greece, for a period of ten years. Throughout his career, Michael has gained extensive expertise in analyzing and trading both developed and emerging markets. He is proficient in macro and micro analysis and has successfully handled numerous M&A and IPO transactions. Additionally, Michael has an impressive track record of investing in various companies, including several start-ups. Michael graduated from Boston University with a double major in Economics and International Relations, along with a Minor in Business Administration in 1999. He obtained Masters in Economics and Management with a focus on finance from SDA Bocconi in 2003.