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He spent a decade in academia exploring AI\u2019s potential in web technologies, publishing widely in top journals and conferences. Michael\u2019s expertise was further enhanced by an executive MBA training at Stanford University in 2020.<\/p><p>Michael\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit is evident. He founded his first startup, Moodeet, in 2012 and has since held leadership positions in various startups and software companies. Since 2015, he has been CTO of ORFIUM until the end of 2024, a global leader in the entertainment industry\u2019s software solutions. Under his direction, Orfium has expanded internationally from zero to 700 people, with offices in LA, London, Dublin, Athens, Tokyo, Sofia and Sri Lanka.<\/p><p>Michael has been the CTO of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dialecticanet.com\/\">Dialectica<\/a>&nbsp;since the beginning of 2025. 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