Michael Rivera

Education

• JD, Pennsylvania State University School of Law;
• BA, Georgetown University

Michael serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Association for Corporate Growth – Los Angeles, an organization representing private equity firms, investment and merchant banks, law and accounting firms, consultancies, and other related service providers across Southern California.For over a decade, Michael served as Co-founder & President of 6th Street Ventures, an early-stage investment firm based in Santa Monica. 6th Street Ventures makes equity investments across various technology sectors. Michael also founded 6th Street Investments, a debt and equity fund focused on commercial real estate.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree Georgetown University
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) Penn State Law

Companies

• Chief Executive Officer, West Region & Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles National Chapter ACG Global - Association for Corporate Growth (2019)
• Adjunct Professor University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business (2019)
• Founding Director, USC Marshall Venture Fund University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business (2018)
• ADA Owner/Operator Planet Fitness (2006)
• Executive Director, Founder Central University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business (2018 — 2019)
• Mentor Blackstone LaunchPad, University of Southern California (2018 — 2019)
• Founder and Managing Director 6th Street Investments and 6th Street Ventures (2005 — 2017)
• Co-Founder Westside Trading Company (2010 — 2013)