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Some info:

I enjoy the process of getting to know people and businesses, learning about the challenges their facing, and working hand in hand to drive growth.

Whether consulting, coaching, or just meeting at a party, my goal is to make sure you leave our interaction with a net positive experience.

If you’re looking for a trusted partner to navigate the challenges ahead, please reach out.

After getting to know me usually we both leave… Happy We Met.

some definitions:

Happy: (adjective) feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

We: (pronoun) used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people considered together.

Met: (past participle, ‘meet’) come into the presence or company of (someone) by chance or arrangement.

Put them all together, that’s what this whole thing is about.

Some Fun Facts:

  • I’m proudly married to my wife Norma, my partner of 10 years. We combined our last names (Boster + Starr) to become the Bostarrs.

  • I’ve worked directly with dozens CEOs and business owners as a trusted strategic advisor.

  • I am a double Bruin! Spanish and Linguistics BA in 2013, MBA in 2025.

    • Después de muchos años practicando, hablo español como si fuera hispanohablante.

    • If you are affiliated with UCLA in any way - don’t hesistate to reach out, I' love to be a resource :)

  • I’m the President of the Board of Trustees for UCLA UniCamp - the official charity of the students of UCLA.

    • My goal is to get 1000 people to sign up for a $10 recurring gift ;)

  • My career has been mostly build in strategic roles at some of the most prominent companies in the California cannabis industry.

  • I served as the Vice President of the San Francisco Brownie Mary Democratic Club for two years and love local politics/advocacy.

  • One of the coolest projects I’ve ever led was launching the first ever Meadowlands.

  • Fat Sal’s Deli hired me as their first employee when they opened in 2010.

  • In 2019 I ran my first and last marathon.

  • Connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram, or email - michael@happywemet.com