
From a Johnstown sales desk to Pittsburgh real estate and TeleTracking, Michael Zamagias has built a career on commitments measured in decades. His most revealing business joke is about the calendar.

Eric Tse is a startup researcher and writer associated with Contrary Research, the research arm of Contrary VC - one of the most respected independent research publications covering private tech companies. Focused on dissecting early-stage startups, market dynamics, and the forces shaping the next generation of technology companies, Tse works at the intersection of rigorous analysis and narrative storytelling to make private company research accessible and actionable.