About / Chicago
Michael Israel
Entrepreneur. Innovation strategist.
Michael Israel is a Chicago-based entrepreneur and innovation strategist known for building and scaling disruptive ventures at the intersection of technology and real estate. With a track record spanning software, hardware, and PropTech, he has spent the past decade turning friction into opportunity across multiple industries.
Real estate and innovation
Michael serves as Chief Innovation Officer at Shapack Partners, where he leads tech, brand, and product strategy across major developments in Chicago's urban core.
DISRVPT Ventures
Michael also runs DISRVPT Ventures, a consulting and venture studio that advises firms including LG Group, Kiferbaum Development, Finalyze Capital, Mode Mobile, and Mark Cuban Companies on innovation, execution, and growth.
Whether launching startups or advising institutional players, Michael brings a hands-on, market-first approach to solving complex problems and accelerating what's next.