Entrepreneur | E-commerce Expert | Cross-Border Business Advocate
Michael Michelini is an e-commerce entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, having started selling online in 2004 and establishing his base in Asia since 2007. He is the founder of an E-commerce Venture Studio, managing a portfolio of e-commerce brands, a web3 startup (Hamza.market), e-commerce services, and early-stage projects. He has built and exited multiple 6-figure e-commerce businesses and authored 5 top-selling books on Amazon about China, Asia, and e-commerce business (available at michaelmichelini.com/books). As a thought leader in e-commerce and cross-border trade from Asia to the world, he has hosted 7 Cross Border Summit events with 100+ top sellers and produced over 500 podcast episodes across platforms. His expertise has been featured in Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, BBC, and Forbes.
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Michael Michelini’s mission is to empower entrepreneurs and promote cross-border business, giving hardworking people global opportunities no matter where they were born. Through his ventures, podcasts, and events, he bridges markets and inspires action in the global e-commerce community.
"At the earliest stages of our company, Mike and his team helped us build a brand presence from scratch. They became an essential part of our marketing operations."
"I've trusted Mike and Shadstone since our first meeting in 2009—his team delivers high-value online marketing services for businesses expanding across Asia and beyond."
"I was introduced to Mike when I first began my Amazon journey. He and his team have been always supportive with fresh new and updated content in the chats, forums and weekly calls. He built a educative friendly environment (GFA) where everyone can meet and learn from each other whether you just first started or you are a expert in the field. GFA is truly a valuable community and continuously evolving. Thanks Mike!"
"Dear Mike, I just finished your book, E-Commerce Gladiator. The book is clearly written and a wonderful resource and guide for anyone interested in e-commerce. Further, I very much enjoyed the format it was written in, showing that nothing comes easy, and organization is of upmost importance. And that no matter how much you try to plan, problems do arise. It is a step by step guide and a genesis of an online business. Great work."
"Mike is a very determined individual. Resilient to get the work done, and thinks outside of the box to achieve results for his clients – this is what makes him stand out in the community in China."
"When I first arrived in China Mike was a huge help to me – gave me great advice for getting connected to startups and customers in the China business community. Mike is THE GUY for the Asia startup scene and an expert in generating business leads in China. Do yourself a favor and get some advice from Mike."
"Michael is an entrepreneur's entrepreneur, you may not find him on the pages of TechCrunch or VentureBeat but he leaves lasting impressions on the business and people he encounters. He's one of the very few still willing to get their hands dirty – his hustle inspires me daily."
"Mike is a hustler and super-networker. To see him pull resources and people together, under pressure and even when outside of his element, is truly remarkable. I always found him insightful, honest, with great experiences and great sense of humor. His work ethic is the same as his Twitter follower count: beyond reproach"
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