Michael Smallwood is the founder and CEO of HungryFriend, a fundraising platform which aims to reimagine the old restaurant fundraising model by uniquely integrating with existing card networks to automatically capture and route donations to non-profits and community organizations in partnership with their inspired supporters. The HungryFriend network is made up of over 20 thousand restaurants throughout the country, including many locally owned small businesses that look to connect directly with inspired, purpose driven consumers.

Michael is a serial technical entrepreneur, advisor, and investor with a background in computer science, venture funded startups, and digital advertising for over 20 years. He currently resides in greater San Diego with his family including three inspiring daughters destined to become the next generation of purpose driven leaders.