BORN in New York & raised in L.A., Cliff is a social entrepreneur known for his people-first approach to life, work & play.

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FOUNDED in 1992, Cliff Michaels & Associates specializes in real estate finance & brokerage, venture capital, and personal-to-business consulting. Cliff's Masterclasses for Essential Life & Biz Skills include e-courses, coaching & forums for leaders, life learners & entrepreneurs. 

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IN 1999, Cliff Co-Founded First Use Registry, the world's first internet company to feature digital-notary technology, raising the bar for intellectual-property & file authentication. He's also been an investor & advisor in entertainment, health care & non-profits such as Inclusion Matters (playgrounds & advocacy for disabled communities).

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A NY TIMES BESTSELLER (The 4 Essentials), Cliff's memoir on life lessons & famous mentors proposes a paradigm shift in education. The book launched #1 on Amazon. A highly sought after coach & consultant, Cliff's "Imagineering Ideas" workshop was "SOLD OUT" at TEDxLA Imagine Week (2016).

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PAST PRESIDENT of YEO L.A Young Entrepreneurs' Org (EO), Cliff chaired int'l leadership events, launched record-breaking charity galas, and started EO's first student-mentor programs (1998-2005). He was also an original member of USC’s EdTech Ventures, a cohort for remote-learning solutions.
 

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