# Michael Saltzman

> Michael Saltzman is the New York-based co-founder and co-CEO of EvolutionIQ. A Dartmouth engineering and economics graduate with a Stanford MBA, he previously worked in quantitative investing at Bridgewater Associates and co-founded Roomie Rentals. EvolutionIQ launched in 2019; CCC announced an agreement to acquire it for $730 million in December 2024 and completed the transaction on January 6, 2025.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Co-CEO at EvolutionIQ
- **Organizations:** EvolutionIQ, Bridgewater Associates, Roomie Rentals
- **Education:** BA, double major in Engineering and Economics, Dartmouth College, MBA, Stanford University Graduate School of Business
- **Known for:** Co-founded EvolutionIQ in 2019., Co-founded campus furniture rental business Roomie Rentals., Helped build EvolutionIQ through its announced $730 million acquisition by CCC.

## Career timeline

- **2011–2013** — Listed Dart Dorm ownership and managing-partner experience on his public Wellfound profile.
- **2014** — Graduated from Dartmouth College.
- **2014–2018** — Worked at Bridgewater Associates, including quantitative research and investment-team responsibilities.
- **2018–2020** — Attended Stanford Graduate School of Business.
- **2019** — Co-founded EvolutionIQ with Tomas Vykruta and Jonathan Lewin.
- **2022** — Identified as COO in EvolutionIQ’s $21 million Series A announcement.
- **2023** — Identified as COO and co-founder when EvolutionIQ announced its $7 million Series B.
- **2024** — Identified as co-founder and co-CEO in CCC’s December acquisition announcement.
- **2025** — CCC completed the EvolutionIQ acquisition on January 6.
- **2026** — Discussed enterprise AI and early customer development on the January 28 Verticals episode.

## Achievements

- Co-founded EvolutionIQ in 2019.
- Co-founded campus furniture rental business Roomie Rentals.
- Helped build EvolutionIQ through its announced $730 million acquisition by CCC.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Appeared on Verticals with Luke Sophinos and Nic Poulos to discuss enterprise AI adoption, product development, and founder-led selling.
- **2025-01** — CCC completed its acquisition of EvolutionIQ on January 6.
- **2024-12** — CCC announced an agreement to acquire EvolutionIQ for $730 million.

## Links

- Website: https://www.evolutioniq.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-saltzman-9536812b

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Last updated: 2026-10-25