Michael Gorton is a 17x serial entrepreneur, adventurer bestselling author, and recognized pioneer of the telemedicine and internet industries. His companies have helped create industries that have changed the world and generated over a trillion dollars impact to the markets. Best known as the founding CEO of Teladoc, he has also started companies in the internet, digital health, telecom, aerospace, energy, publishing, and education sectors.
A prolific author of thirteen books, in the fiction, business, historical and science fiction genres, his Tachyon Tunnel series has achieved bestseller status and received 16 literary awards. He is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, a Texas Business Hall of Fame Director, and a World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer.
Today, Michael serves in fractional executive roles with high-growth companies in aerospace, biotechnology, and behavioral-health AI. He holds degrees in Engineering, Physics, and Law, and is an avid mountaineer completing the high points in 43 of the 50 U.S. states.
