Michael Hofer, Ph.D. - By Michael Hofer - www.bymichaelhofer.com

CFO · AI Project Lead · Executive Advisor

Turning M&A, AI,
and transformation
into measurable value

I advise executives, investors, and leadership teams on the decisions that determine whether strategy creates value or destroys it — combining active CFO experience, 30+ completed transactions, and hands-on AI implementation.

30+ Completed M&A transactions

20+ Years of executive finance leadership

4 Continents of operating experience

12 Books authored


Colorado Titan 100 in 2025 & 2026 - PhD · MBA · MSA · CPA (Elijah Watt Sells) - MIT AI Certificate - Wharton Executive Education - 5 Languages


The Executive Briefing

Short conversations on deals, data, and decisions—designed for leaders who want clarity, not noise.

Latest Thinking

Insights on AI, M&A & Value Creation

AI Is a Tool. So Is M&A. Neither Is a Strategy - Read it here

The Third Culture Approach™: Why the Best Post-Merger Culture Isn't Yours — or Theirs - Read it here

Don't Lose the Plot: Why the Investment Thesis Is Your North Star in M&A - Read it here