Michael Drexler
Chief Strategy Officer at Brightstar Capital Partners with a background in investment banking and global strategy, including roles at Barclays and the World Economic Forum; experienced in building and scaling internal strategy functions for middle-market businesses.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 35min
#20—From Founder-Led to Function-Led: Scaling Strategy with Michael Drexler
Michael Drexler, Chief Strategy Officer at Brightstar Capital Partners with roots in investment banking and global strategy. He explains how strategy shifts from founder-led advising to a formal in-house consulting function. He covers influencing broader leadership, building rotation-driven strategy teams, maintaining neutrality, and a practical four-step project prioritization framework.
