Michael Poirier is a strategic finance leader with over two decades of experience across climate tech, biotech, and the blue economy. Through his firm, HiViz Consulting, he offers Strategic Finance and Fractional CFO services to founders of climate, ocean, and impact startups, helping them secure funding, scale operations, and strengthen investor confidence. He has supported financings exceeding $700 million across public and private markets and has helped organizations such as Illumina, Talis Biomedical, and Lilac Solutions scale responsibly through data-driven strategy, operational precision, and sustainability-focused execution. A passionate advocate for ocean innovation, Michael views finance as a catalyst for systems change that accelerates the transition to a regenerative, low-carbon economy.