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Michael Stoppelman is a Los Angeles-based technology executive and investor currently serving as a Venture Advisor at Verissimo Ventures. Before transitioning into venture capital, he built a prominent career in software engineering, beginning with his tenure as a Software Engineer at Google. He subsequently joined Yelp, where he spent over a decade and ultimately rose to the position of Senior Vice President of Engineering. During his time at the public company, he played a critical role in scaling the technical infrastructure and expanding the engineering organization to support millions of active users. He holds a degree in Computer Science from Purdue University, providing the technical foundation for his leadership roles across the sector. Today, he leverages his extensive operational experience to provide strategic guidance and financial support to early-stage technology startups navigating complex growth challenges.