Michael Lee is the founder of Hypotenuse Capital Management.  Hypotenuse invests in publicly traded companies that have exceptional cultures run by outstanding leaders.  Prior to establishing Hypotenuse, he was a partner at Royal Capital Management, a multi-billion dollar hedge fund in New York, a private equity investor at Parthenon Capital in Boston, and an investment banker at Bear Stearns.  Michael is a member of the board of directors of the P.F. Bresee Foundation, a non-profit organization that battles poverty by empowering youth and families in Los Angeles with the skills, resources, and relationships necessary to thrive.  Michael is also an active investor in several early-stage ventures.  He attended Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and resides with his wife and two children in Los Angeles.