Michael Lyons — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Impact Investor and Founder of [Y] Impact Ventures, pioneering 'virtuous housing' through real estate investments.
Founded Global Petals, a tech-enabled import business in the luxury flower industry, which became cash flow positive and profitable.
Global Petals imports tens of thousands of flowers annually and introduced over 350 new products into the US market.
Developed sales channels for Global Petals in 7 states, including major luxury markets like LA, NYC, and Chicago.
Led complex digital transformations for enterprise companies across various industries, including financial services, technology, healthcare, and travel.

Biography

Michael Lyons is an impact investor and the founder of [Y] Impact Ventures and Global Petals. Initially considering a career in banking, he was encouraged by entrepreneurial mentors to pursue a different path. This led him to South America, where he established Global Petals, a tech-enabled import business specializing in the luxury flower industry.