

Strategic operations executive with 20+ years leading R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization of advanced biotech and medical device technologies. Proven success in scaling global operations, implementing quality and regulatory systems (FDA, ISO), and leading post-acquisition integration. Experienced in collaborating across U.S., EU, and Asia, including extensive engagements with Japanese partners. Passionate about building high-performance teams and delivering operational excellence in regulated environments.
Boca Raton, Florida, USA
+1 (561) 699-5636
michael@mircod.com
With over two decades of hands-on leadership in engineering, biotech, fintech, and high-stakes startup environments, I provide actionable, no-nonsense advisory and consulting services. I don't just give advice — I help execute, solve, and scale. My focus is on results, not theory.
I work with founders, CEOs, and operators who want more than buzzwords. If you're looking for someone who can roll up their sleeves, call the BS, and help you actually get things DONE — that's me.
If your startup or scale-up needs technical leadership — but not a full-time CTO — I step in as a fractional executive or senior technical advisor. I align engineering direction with business goals and prepare your tech stack and team for growth.
With over a dozen international patents under my belt, I help inventors, founders, and companies draft, refine, and validate their IP strategies — especially in MedTech, Biotech, and FinTech sectors.
Having led engineering and operations in the U.S., China, Eastern Europe, and Israel, I can assist in sourcing, vetting, and setting up manufacturing or assembly operations abroad. Ideal for startups scaling hardware.
Name: Michael Fainshtein
Birthday: Nov 02
Languages: En, He, Ru, Fr
Passions: Scuba Diving, Precision Shooting
Nationality: USA, CA, IL, EU
Adress: Boca Raton, FL, USA
Telegram: @MircodEurope
Phone: +1 (561) 699 - 5636
LinkedIn: michaelfainshtein
Email: michael@mircod.com
Hardware and Software Engineering, Process Control and Automation, Robotics, Energy Management, Biomedical Devices
Scaled B2B biotech solutions from $1M to $7M in revenue | Led the design & manufacturing of 20+ devices, including Bioreactors, Ultrafiltration Systems, Centrifuges, Remote Control and Security Circuits | Implemented adoptive immune therapy CAR-T methodology in innovative electronics equipment
Developed and optimized data-driven product strategies, increasing operational efficiency by 30% | Led product launch initiatives, driving market adoption and competitive positioning.
Expanded fintech infrastructure, increasing transactions to 2M per month and growing the user base by 800% | Secured $15M in funding by leading investment negotiations with CEO across the US, EU, and Asia.
With over two decades of hands-on leadership in engineering, biotech, fintech, and high-stakes startup environments, I provide actionable, no-nonsense advisory and consulting services. I don't just give advice — I help execute, solve, and scale. My focus is on results, not theory.
I work with founders, CEOs, and operators who want more than buzzwords. If you're looking for someone who can roll up their sleeves, call the BS, and help you actually get things DONE — that's me.
If your startup or scale-up needs technical leadership — but not a full-time CTO — I step in as a fractional executive or senior technical advisor. I align engineering direction with business goals and prepare your tech stack and team for growth.
With over a dozen international patents under my belt, I help inventors, founders, and companies draft, refine, and validate their IP strategies — especially in MedTech, Biotech, and FinTech sectors.
Having led engineering and operations in the U.S., China, Eastern Europe, and Israel, I can assist in sourcing, vetting, and setting up manufacturing or assembly operations abroad. Ideal for startups scaling hardware.
Strategic planning, crisis navigation, restructuring, and scaling | Go-to-market strategy for tech and medtech companies | Fundraising guidance, investor communications, and deal structuring
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Product-market fit evaluation and development roadmaps | Rapid prototyping and MVP development strategies | Biotech, MedTech, FinTech, and Marine tech specialization | Patent strategy and IP portfolio development
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System architecture for hardware/software/IoT platforms | Cleanroom systems, access control, and compliance-focused tech design | Manufacturing strategy (from pilot to scale)
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Pitch refinement, storytelling, and investor readiness | Hiring, team structuring, and C-level leadership support | Exit planning and acquisition support
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Patents are my battlefield advantage. They protect the intellectual sweat I’ve poured into innovations and give me the legal edge to defend and monetize what I’ve created. In a world where ideas are currency, patents are my vault — securing value, attracting investors, and establishing credibility. For me, they’re not just legal documents; they’re proof of originality, foresight, and execution.
I hold a diverse portfolio of international patents across the Biotech, MedTech, and FinTech industries. These patents reflect a consistent focus on solving complex, real-world problems through innovation and practical engineering. My inventions span from biomedical devices and precision health monitoring systems to secure financial transaction technologies and automated dispensing mechanisms. Each patent is not just an idea — it’s a working solution, often developed to prototype or product stage, backed by rigorous R&D, and strategically filed to protect global market potential. My intellectual property serves as a foundation for product development, licensing opportunities, and competitive differentiation, and has played a key role in successful exits from multiple startups.
October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Oct. 26, 2023 — Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR), a global leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Finaro, a cross-border ecommerce payments provider and fully licensed bank with a large European presence. The completion of this acquisition significantly expands Shift4’s total addressable market both in terms of geographic coverage and industry verticals.
Finaro will provide the global infrastructure and cutting-edge technology needed to drive Shift4’s international expansion into Europe and beyond. In addition to expanding Shift4’s geographic footprint, the acquisition will enhance the company’s cross-border ecommerce capabilities to deliver a unified global payments platform for merchants and partners around the world. “Finaro is highly complementary to Shift4 in terms of geographic coverage, capabilities, and addressable markets. It also empowers us to follow our existing strategic customers into new markets which represents a significant opportunity,” stated Shift4 CEO Jared Isaacman. “By coupling Shift4’s card-present solutions with Finaro’s strengths in cross-border ecommerce, the combined organization offers a truly unified commerce experience that can compete with the biggest payments companies in the world.” Mr. Isaacman added, “With Finaro's tech center based in Israel, we realize that this comes during an extremely difficult time for those employees and their loved ones. The ability to work together during these trying times is a testament to the talent and character of everyone on the Finaro team. We are proud to welcome them into our Shift4 family.”
This acquisition not only augments Shift4’s ecommerce offering, but will also enable Shift4 to soon offer its card-present technology across Europe – including the company’s SkyTab restaurant point-of-sale system and VenueNext stadium solution. Additionally, Shift4 has more than 500 software integrations and over 200,000 merchant customers, many of which have a multinational presence and provide immediate international opportunities that can now be unlocked as a result of this acquisition. “Having led the business from early on, I’m proud of how significantly we’ve grown Finaro over the past decade and thrilled to see the completion of this acquisition. I’m confident that Finaro’s best-in-class technology, talent, and capabilities will successfully merge into Shift4 and enable the combined organization to become a global leader in the payments space. I want to thank Finaro’s devoted and talented Management Team and all our outstanding employees for bringing us to this point and I look forward to seeing where the company goes from here,” says Igal Rotem, CEO of Finaro. Finaro will soon rebrand as Shift4 to operate under a single brand reflecting the company’s unified global payments platform. To learn more about Shift4, visit www.shift4.com.
October 04, 2007
October 04, 2007
What: Yaron Adler, Chief Executive Officer of IncrediMail Ltd. (MAIL), will preside over the closing bell. Where: NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio When: Monday, October 8, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. ET Contacts: Kendra Peavy, RLM PR; 212-741-5106 x226; incredimail@RLMpr.com NASDAQ MarketSite: Jolene Libretto; 646.441.5220; mobile - 347.219.9539 Jolene.Libretto@NASDAQ.com
Feed Information: The closing bell is available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on Galaxy 26. The downlink frequency is 4040 Vertical; Audio 6.2-6.8. The feed can also be found on Waterfront fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Jolene Libretto at (646) 441-5220. Radio Feed: An audio transmission of the closing bell is also available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on uplink IA6 C band / transponder 24, downlink frequency 4180 horizontal. The feed can be found on Waterfront fiber 1623 as well. Webcast: A live Webcast of the NASDAQ Closing Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_about.stm Photos: To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Close, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market close of your choice.
About IncrediMail Ltd. (MAIL): IncrediMail designs and markets an integrated suite of customized and entertaining Internet software products for the consumer market. Our products include: IncrediMail Xe, which allows users to personalize email messages with creative features and is offered free of charge; IncrediMail Premium, an enhanced version of IncrediMail Xe; IncrediMail Letter Creator, which enables further personalization of backgrounds; The Gold Gallery, a content database of additional backgrounds, animation and notifiers, JunkFilter Plus, an anti- spam solution, and Magentic, a desktop enhancing solution. IncrediMail generates revenue by the sale of these products and services; licensing and co-branding the Incredi brand to operators of third party websites; generation of searches and selling paid advertising and sponsored links on its website and email client. For more information about IncrediMail, visit www.incredimail.com.
December 24, 2006
December 24, 2006
IncrediMail (NASDAQ: MAIL), a software company specializing in consumer products and services on the Internet, has announced that it acquired Tel-Aviv based BizChord Ltd., a transaction processing company that has provided IncrediMail with processing services since 1999.
Yaron Adler, CEO of IncrediMail said, "BizChord's software products and services enable real-time billing, processing, tracking and fraud protection and are an important pillar for our future growth. We've learned to value BizChord's stellar processing record, and by bringing the online transaction process in-house we will improve user experience, reduce costs and enhance profitability."
In addition to handling IncrediMail's processing, BizChord, under the IncrediMail umbrella, will also continue to work with its other clients and pursue new business opportunities as well. Michael Fainshtein and Eugene Volkov, founders of BizChord, will be joining the IncrediMail subsidiary formed for this purpose, as will four other employees of BizChord.