Michael Avon has nearly two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, executive and venture investor in a variety of technology and media companies. Currently, Michael is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of ICX Media, Inc., a digital media technology and data company focused on empowering independent video creators, brands and media companies. He is also a Venture Partner with ABS Capital, a leading growth equity investment fund based in Baltimore, MD, where he invests in various growth technology and services companies and sits on the boards of portfolio companies Factor Trust, IgnitionOne and Defy Media.
Previously, Michael was CFO & Executive Vice President of Millennial Media, the leading independent mobile advertising platform company, a company he helped launch as a venture capitalist in 2006. In his role as CFO & EVP, Michael led all corporate development, strategy, business development, finance, legal, HR, and administrative functions for the company. He was also actively involved in company operations, marketing and global expansion efforts. Michael helped launch Millennial Media as a venture capitalist in 2006 before joining the company in a full-time role in 2009. Michael led Millennial Media’s successful IPO process in 2012 and led numerous acquisitions and large strategic partnerships during his tenure.
Prior to Millennial, Michael was a venture capitalist with Columbia Capital, a leading technology, telecommunications and media venture fund and growth fund investing globally. At Columbia, Michael led numerous Internet, digital media, software and wireless investments and helped incubate and launch several portfolio companies out of the fund. Michael has a BA with distinction from the University of Virginia and a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law. He was named Private Company CFO of the Year by the NVTC in 2012 and is a member of the Bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He lives with his wife and two children in McLean VA.
