Bio
’02 advertising, Iowa State University
Co-Founder and Partner, Lateral Ventures; Former President, Travelzoo
Advisor and Entrepreneur
Austin, Texas
Mike Stitt, a proud fourth generation Iowa State University alumnus, has had an accomplished career as an entrepreneur and business leader. Currently, he is the Co-Founder and Partner at Lateral Ventures, a global technology and design studio investing in businesses and leveraging deep technical expertise to solve complex challenges. He previously served as President of Travelzoo, where he started as an early employee and led the company through a period of significant growth. In addition to his role at Lateral, Mike has co-founded multiple ventures, including Removery, a pioneering chain in tattoo removal, and serves as an advisor to several startups. While at Iowa State, Mike was General Manager of the Iowa State Daily. With a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation, Mike continues to support and grow companies that create value through technology. He resides in Austin, Texas, with his family. His wife, Kate, is also an Iowa State graduate.