Mike Ma
Managing Partner at Sidecut Ventures and former operator and investor with experience at firms like Sway Ventures and Nex Cubed and roles at startups such as Betterment; focuses on pre-seed investing, coachability, earned secrets, and impact sectors.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 20min
Midlife Isn't a Crisis—It's a Turning Point: Lessons from a Year of Reinvention
Mike Ma, investor who measures success by process and service; Kim Mustin, executive turned caregiver who models visible boundaries; Paul Hatch, ex-naval officer who rebuilt his path after big setbacks; Larry Kihlstadius, coach focused on freedom and relationship-led leadership. They talk about redefining freedom, pivoting after loss, caregiving and work-life boundaries, and leading with trust and purpose.
Sep 29, 2025 • 38min
E219: How Emerging Managers Can Beat Multi-Stage Firms
Mike Ma, Managing Partner at Sidecut Ventures, shares insights from his journey in venture capital, highlighting the importance of action-oriented self-awareness in founders. He introduces the innovative 30-day 'grind with them' diligence model that prioritizes real-time observation over narratives. Discussing 'earned secrets,' Mike emphasizes the unique advantages of combining market insight with lived experience. He also sheds light on why solo GPs can outperform multi-stage firms by fostering alignment and speed in pre-seed investments.
Oct 22, 2024 • 18min
Mike Ma on Legacy, Leadership, and Leaving the Corporate Rat Race Behind
Mike Ma, Founder & Managing Partner at Sidecut Ventures, shares his transformative journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of being 'coachable' and building a legacy that prioritizes connection and fulfillment. Mike discusses how his upbringing as the child of immigrant entrepreneurs shaped his view on success. He explores the shift from transactional networking to cultivating genuine relationships, and reflects on how diverse experiences contribute to meaningful careers. Recommended reads provide further insights into personal growth.
