Mike Ott

Mike began his career in the investment industry with Bessemer Trust, initially focused on business development. Thereafter he transitioned to Bessemer’s investment department with the Portfolio Strategy team, a national role. Following Bessemer, Mike joined DPM Capital, a newly formed equity-focused hedge fund. He was the second employee hired to DPM’s investment team and went on to become the firm’s lead research analyst and trader.

In July of 2019, Mike sustained a spinal cord injury and was initially quadriplegic. Told he might be able to walk in a year, Mike beat his prognosis through dedicated training and went on to walk, run, return to sports, and travel extensively.

Following his accident, Mike returned to the investment industry as a consultant for Endurance Partners, a private equity firm.

Mike graduated from Washington and Lee University with a BS in Business Administration and is a CFA charterholder. He resides in New York City.