Michael Crow
10 years of senior level successful consulting, banking, and then 30+ years of acqusitions and starting companies, 3 IPOS, several exits and several losses, plus $600 MM AUM in commercial real estate built and sold.
Founder/Investor/Advisor
Open to advisory
Operations & Finance
Makes warm intros to
5
Hours / month
About Michael
Michael serves as the CEO and CIO of MWC Family LP, which is a long-term oriented, family owned, permanent capital holding company. The LP owns Rezy Save Enterprises Inc, which owns a plumbing, HVAC and related property services business operating in New York and Massachusetts, as well as Dunross Realty LLC which is a licensed commercial real estate and loan brokerage firm in 6 states and Dunross Capital Partners LLC which sources and offers real estate financing solutions for commercial real estate. Previously, Michael in partnership with private equity firms, Michael built a Southeast based apartment portfolio to $600+ million in AUM, with all off market deals, before selling the assets off successfully between 2022-24. The business included direct sourcing and acquisition, financing, asset management, and integrated property management and construction services.
He has over 40 years’ experience in finance, private equity and real estate with Price Waterhouse, Security Pacific Bank, and through his Family Office. As a principal, Michael has acquired and financed more than $2 Billion in acquisitions and development deals for industrial, multi-family, commercial, and single-family development and also sold, invested or scaled growth companies for more than $500 million in venture and private equity business investments, including founding and building National Investment Managers to be the largest independent pension administration firm, growing from 4 employees and $200 million in AUM to over 800 employees and $13 billion in AUM largely through over 25 “tuck in” acquisitions in 4 years. In partnership with Lehman Brothers, Michael also founded and built a large conduit lending business for non-traditional finance in the areas of commercial real estate and business lending.
Michael graduated from San Diego State University’s Honors Program, cum laude with B.S. in Accounting. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School OPM, is a CPA, and holds a license as a real estate broker and general contractor. Member of Harvard Club of New York, Young Presidents Organization-New York Metro Chapter and NMHC. Michael is also a director of several private and nonprofit companies.
Michael is married to Christina and together they have a blended family of 5 adult children that are well established in their professional careers. Michael also enjoys tennis, golf, skiing, reading, writing, travel and was a jet rated pilot for 25 years. They live in East Hampton, New York.
Company
Serenity Gold
s.gold/technology
Innovative and patent pending A/B secure gold token that allows holders to own physical gold, and also participate in trading and upside in B token.
Funding Stage
Seed
Funding Raised
Undisclosed
Team Size
1-5 employees
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
Founded
-2026
Industry
Finance
Skills
Finance Industry
Over 40 years of comprehensive experience in the finance industry.
Real Estate Investment
Principal in over $2 billion in real estate acquisitions and development across various property types.
Leadership
Demonstrates strong leadership in executive roles, guiding companies through growth and strategic initiatives.
Significant AUM Growth
Drove National Investment Managers' AUM from $200 million to $13 billion.
Management
Extensive experience in managing complex business operations, teams, and portfolios over 40 years.
Company Formation
Founded National Investment Managers and a conduit lending business, among other ventures.
Acquisition Financing
Expertise in structuring and securing financing for significant acquisition and development deals.
Real Estate Industry
Comprehensive experience across all facets of the real estate industry, from acquisition to development and sales.
Large-Scale Acquisitions
Led over $2 billion in real estate acquisitions and executed 25+ tuck-in acquisitions.
Commercial Real Estate Industry
Extensive experience in commercial real estate, including brokerage, financing, acquisition, and development.
Private Equity Industry
Deep involvement and experience within the private equity sector.
Business Scaling
Successfully scaled National Investment Managers from 4 to 800 employees and $200 million to $13 billion AUM.
Founded company
Successfully founded National Investment Managers and a conduit lending business.
Company Scaling
Scaled a company from 4 to 800 employees within 4 years.
Finance
Over 40 years of experience in finance, including acquisition financing and investment management.
Entrepreneurship
Has founded and built multiple companies, demonstrating strong entrepreneurial drive.
Successful Exits
Achieved several successful company exits, including a $600M AUM apartment portfolio.
Private Equity
Deep expertise in private equity investments, including fund sourcing, acquisition, and scaling growth companies.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Executed over 25 'tuck-in' acquisitions to drive rapid growth for National Investment Managers.
CEO
Currently serves as CEO of a family-owned permanent capital holding company, overseeing diverse business operations.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
A licensed Certified Public Accountant, demonstrating high-level accounting expertise.
Business Strategy
Develops and executes long-term business strategies for diverse ventures and acquisitions.
CIO
Currently serves as CIO, managing investment strategies for a permanent capital holding company.
IPOs
Involved in 3 IPOs throughout his career.
Conduit Lending
Co-founded and built a large conduit lending business for non-traditional finance.
Accounting
Holds a B.S. in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Real Estate Broker License
Holds a professional license as a real estate broker.
Pension Administration
Led National Investment Managers to become the largest independent pension administration firm.
Asset Management
Managed assets for a $600+ million apartment portfolio and over $13 billion in pension administration AUM.
Family Office Management
Manages a long-term oriented, family-owned permanent capital holding company.
Growth Company Management
Managed and grew companies significantly, including through strategic acquisitions.
Permanent Capital Management
Expert in managing permanent capital to support long-term business growth and investments.
Real Estate Development
Directed over $2 billion in real estate development deals for industrial, multi-family, commercial, and single-family properties.
Asset Acquisition
Specializes in direct sourcing and acquisition of assets, including off-market deals.
Board Director
Holds director positions on the boards of private and nonprofit organizations.
Real Estate Brokerage
Operates a licensed commercial real estate and loan brokerage firm across 6 states.
Banking
Gained senior-level banking experience over 10 years, contributing to a 40-year finance career.
Venture Capital
Involved in over $500 million in venture business investments, scaling growth companies.
Investment Management
Managed diverse investment outcomes, including successful exits and some losses.
Corporate Governance
Serves as a director for several private and nonprofit companies, contributing to governance.
Executive Education
Completed the Owner/President Management program at Harvard Business School.
Jet Piloting
Was a jet rated pilot for 25 years.
Business Integration
Successfully integrated multiple acquisitions to consolidate and grow businesses.
Consulting
Accumulated 10 years of senior-level consulting experience early in his career.
Business Lending
Expert in business lending solutions, particularly in non-traditional finance.
General Contractor License
Holds a professional license as a general contractor.
Property Services Industry
Experience owning and operating a plumbing, HVAC, and related property services business.
Property Management
Integrated property management services as part of building a large apartment portfolio.
Professional Networking
Member of prominent organizations like the Harvard Club and YPO, indicating strong networking skills.
Nonprofit Management
Involved in the management and governance of nonprofit companies.
Construction Services Management
Oversaw construction services as part of comprehensive property development.
Travel
Enjoys traveling.
Fintech Industry
Involved with innovative finance ventures like Serenity Gold, suggesting exposure to FinTech.
HVAC Industry
Involved in the HVAC sector through ownership of a property services business.
Golf
Enjoys playing golf.
Skiing
Enjoys skiing.
Plumbing Industry
Involved in the plumbing sector through ownership of a property services business.
Tennis
Enjoys playing tennis.
Blockchain Technology
Inferred involvement with ventures like Serenity Gold suggests knowledge of blockchain applications.
Precious Metals Industry
Involvement with Serenity Gold suggests familiarity with the precious metals market.
Reading
Enjoys reading.
Writing
Enjoys writing.
Cryptocurrency
Involvement with Serenity Gold (gold token) implies exposure to cryptocurrency concepts.
Experience
job
Finance Professional
Security Pacific Bank
Gained significant experience in finance and banking within a major financial institution.
Contributed to banking operations as part of a 40-year career in finance, private equity, and real estate.
job
Founder & Leader
National Investment Managers
Founded and built a leading independent pension administration firm, managing its rapid growth and strategic acquisitions.
Grew the firm from 4 employees and $200 million in AUM to over 800 employees and $13 billion in AUM in 4 years, largely through 25+ tuck-in acquisitions, becoming the largest independent pension administration firm.
job
Finance Professional
Price Waterhouse
Began career gaining foundational experience in finance.
Accumulated early career experience contributing to a 40-year track record in finance and private equity.
education
B.S. in Accounting (cum laude)
San Diego State University
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with honors.
Graduated cum laude from the Honors Program, earning a B.S. in Accounting.
job
CEO and CIO
MWC Family LP
Leads a long-term oriented, family-owned permanent capital holding company, overseeing diverse business ventures including property services, commercial real estate brokerage, and real estate financing solutions.
Directs the strategic operations of a permanent capital holding company that owns and manages multiple enterprises, including Rezy Save Enterprises Inc, Dunross Realty LLC, and Dunross Capital Partners LLC.
job
Principal / Real Estate Investor
Self-Employed / Partnership
Developed and managed a Southeast-based apartment portfolio, specializing in direct sourcing, acquisition, financing, asset management, and integrated property management and construction services.
Built a $600+ million AUM apartment portfolio primarily through off-market deals, successfully selling all assets between 2022-2024.
job
Co-Founder / Principal
Lehman Brothers Partnership
Co-founded and built a significant conduit lending business in partnership with Lehman Brothers.
Established a large conduit lending operation focused on non-traditional finance for commercial real estate and business lending.
education
Owner/President Management (OPM) Program
Harvard Business School
Completed an executive education program focused on leadership, strategy, and business management.
Graduated from the Owner/President Management program at a prestigious business school.