Early Life and Education
Michael Intrator earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Binghamton University and a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. His educational background provided a strong foundation in policy, governance, and long-term planning, which would later shape his strategic approach to business.
Rise to Success
Before founding CoreWeave, Intrator spent over 15 years in finance, including Principal Portfolio Manager at Natsource Asset Management. In 2013, he co-founded Hudson Ridge Asset Management, a natural gas hedge fund. In 2017, he co-founded CoreWeave with Brannin McBee and Brian Venturo. CoreWeave initially began as a crypto-mining company, but later pivoted to providing specialized cloud services for AI. The company's growth has been supported by significant partnerships, including Microsoft and Nvidia, which invested $642 million in May 2024. CoreWeave went public in March 2025.
Key Business Strategies
Intrator's leadership at CoreWeave centered on the strategic vision of leveraging GPUs to fuel AI development. He focused on acquiring GPUs and scaling them into the CoreWeave cloud platform, providing a scalable infrastructure for AI workloads. His strategy also involved securing substantial funding through debt financing, including a $2.3 billion facility led by Magnetar Capital and Blackstone, to expand CoreWeave's capacity.
Philanthropy
While specific details about Intrator's philanthropic activities are not widely available, he is focused on sustainability within CoreWeave operations.
