Michael Gold I invest in and work with open-source Physical AI infrastructure companies building real systems as they move from prototype to production. My focus is on embodied AI, simulation, and 3D system architecture, particularly where platforms, data pipelines, and infrastructure determine whether research can scale into deployable products. I work closely with founders on platform strategy, commercialization, and the transition from research to production. I’m a Professor at the School of Visual Arts, where I teach AI-driven approaches to 3D workflows, automation, and code. Previously, I was an Entrepreneur-in-Residence leading NYU’s XR research lab in partnership with Bose, Meta, and NVIDIA, and earlier helped build the NYC tech ecosystem by organizing large-scale hackathons and events attended by over 30,000 founders, developers, and researchers.
Professor
Teaching AI-driven approaches to 3D workflows, automation, and code; developing curriculum and advising graduate thesis projects.
Managing Partner
Investing in open-source Physical AI infrastructure companies.
Venture Partner
Evaluating early-stage startups in the 3D technology sector, conducting technical due diligence, advising portfolio companies, and organizing industry panels.
Co-founder & CEO
Developed an open-source platform for procedural 3D avatar generation and led its product and engineering efforts.
Entrepreneur in Residence
Built and launched AR/VR prototypes, mentored PhD students, and developed commercialization strategies for lab research.
Co-founder & CEO
Architected low-latency networking for multi-user VR experiences and led development of social AR/VR experiences.
Co-founder & CTO
Led development of a B2B social communication tool, scaling it to 600,000 users and negotiating its acquisition.
MS Computing Innovation Entrepreneurship
