Finparency Technologies

 Michael Ehrle is a seasoned HR technology and employee benefits leader with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations elevate their employee experience and achieve measurable business outcomes. Known for his strategic mindset and collaborative approach, he has a proven track record of driving growth, optimizing processes, and positioning companies as industry innovators — particularly within private equity–backed environments. Michael’s passion lies in solving complex problems with clarity, fostering strong relationships, and delivering HR solutions that blend compliance, innovation, and meaningful impact.

Today, Michael serves as CEO and Founder of Finparency Technologies, LLC, a two-sided marketplace connecting SMB owners with the investment community, while also leading Lumity as Managing Partner and supporting go-to-market teams as a Partner at Beyond Banyan. Whether guiding teams, advising clients, or building new platforms, he brings a thoughtful balance of business insight and human-centered leadership, always focused on creating value that lasts.

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Michael Ehrle

CEO Finparency Technologies

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About the Company

At Finparency Technologies, I exist to bridge the gap between small and midsize business owners and the investment community, creating a clearer, smarter path to growth. Built on decades of experience in HR technology, business strategy, and operational excellence, my mission is to provide transparency, insight, and meaningful connections that empower businesses to thrive. I bring together innovative tools, intuitive workflows, and trusted expertise to make complex financial and strategic decisions easier, faster, and more accessible.

I’m designed as a two-sided marketplace that serves both founders and investors, offering a modern platform where opportunities meet informed decision-making. With a commitment to clarity, trust, and real impact, I aim to reshape how SMBs prepare for investment and how investors discover promising companies. As I prepare for my official launch, I remain focused on building a community grounded in simplicity, value, and long-term success.

How to Build Your Best Team: HR Secrets with Mike Ehrle

 

What happens in this episode?

Join hosts Lisa and Steve on The Business Game, a podcast that moves the needle, as they dive deep into raw entrepreneurship insights with Mike Ehrle, CEO & Founder of Finparency.ai and Managing Partner at Lumity. From turning firing failures into comeback fuel and building fun team cultures that crush revenue growth, to ditching guru myths like Buffett’s reading obsession and navigating HR tech chaos in private equity-backed startups. This episode unpacks actionable business leadership strategies, scaling tips, and work-life balance hacks for ambitious founders and executives chasing real impact in 2025.. In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • Firing without losing humanity: Mike’s raw take on toughest calls and why comfort with them means it’s time to exit.
  • Turning firings into fuel: Mike’s Clickboarding ouster and accountability hacks for startup resilience.
  • The “beer test” hiring hack: Ditch resumes for gut-check fits that build revenue-driving teams.
  • Revenue crushes via fun culture: Mike’s 70-person sales team’s motivation and PE playbook.
  • Hard work over guru myths: Mike debunks Buffett’s reading rule for HR tech scaling wins.
  • PE pitfalls and impact shifts: Align investors with ops using value engineering and healthcare fixes.