Michael Matthew “PowerBallller” is an American entrepreneur, executive producer, and international dealmaker known for moving capital, influence, and opportunities across global finance and entertainment. As the founder of BlackRidge & Co, a next-generation global advisory firm with ties to Rothschild & Co, Deutsche Bank, and leading family offices, Michael connects elite investors with high-impact ventures worldwide.
With a career spanning Hollywood, hedge funds, and cross-border capital introductions, he’s earned the moniker “The Billion-Dollar Connector.” His network reaches Fortune 500 executives, billionaires, and major cultural power players—opening doors others can’t.

Via IMDB Pro his clients include: Paris Hilton, Larry Ellison, David Ellison, Sergey Brin, Madison Beer and Richard Brener.

As a protégé of billionaire Steve Wynn, Michael has been uniquely positioned to build relationships at the highest levels of global influence. Under Wynn’s mentorship, he learned the art of deal-making, discretion, and elite access — opening doors to top-tier power players across both finance and film. Today, Michael leverages that pedigree to connect hedge-fund leaders, family offices, studio executives, and world-class creators, operating at the intersection of capital, culture, and opportunity.