Michael Praeger is the Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of AvidXchange (Nasdaq listed – AVDX), the leading provider of accounts payable and payment automation solutions for middle market companies with over 8,500 customers and over 1,600 employees.

Before establishing AvidXchange, Michael was Co-Founder of PlanetResume.com, a technology career enhancement and recruiting site that successfully completed its merger with CareerShop.com in November 1999.

Prior to that, he was Co-Founder and CEO of InfoLink Partners, a software company specializing in automating the tax billing and collection functions for municipalities. Michael also served as an Associate with Summit Partners, a Boston-based venture capital partnership.

He is also the founder of the AvidXchange Foundation which is focused on eliminating the technology divide of the youth in local communities through its “Tech Rising” initiative which provides laptop & internet access to middle school and high school kids that don’t have access to technology.

Michael holds a BSBA in Finance from Georgetown University.

Founded in 2000, AvidXchange (Nasdaq: AVDX) is a leading provider in accounts payable (AP) automation, offering intelligent AP software and payment solutions specifically designed for mid-market businesses and their suppliers. With 25 years of industry experience, AvidXchange modernizes the way businesses manage their expenses and payments by offering AI-enhanced software coupled with support from experts. Our solutions support key industries such as real estate, construction, community association management, healthcare, education, hospitality, professional services, financial services, and media.