Michael Krefman

Operator • Commercial Builder

I fix broken systems, scale complex operations, and make businesses investable — working inside companies as an embedded operator, not from the outside.

Background

  • Education: Ross School of Business, University of Michigan — BBA
  • Location: Detroit, MI
  • Experience: 20+ years in commercial operations

What I Do

  • Turnaround & Scale Execution — Stabilizing distressed operations, rebuilding commercial discipline, and positioning businesses for growth or exit.
  • Pricing, Inventory & Cash Flow — Building the systems that govern margin, manage working capital, and create operational clarity.
  • Regulated Market Operations — Direct operating experience across cannabis, retail, and highly regulated consumer markets.
  • Operator-Led Strategy — Execution-first approach to commercial growth — building systems that work under pressure.

Track Record

  • 20+ Years Operating Experience
  • Multi-State Cannabis & Retail Operations
  • $1B+ Revenue Influenced
  • Markets: Michigan, California, Illinois, New York, Missouri, Maryland, West Virginia

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Detroit, MI