Henry Michaelson

Co-founder & CTO

Throughout his tenure as CTO, Henry has played a pivotal role in Halla’s growth and success. He spearheaded the development of Halla’s MVP, an AI grocery recommendation product, and supervised the creation of two mobile apps previously released by the company. Henry’s leadership and expertise have facilitated the successful implementation of Halla’s solutions across multiple top-ranking grocery retailers and thousands of storefronts. Henry is committed to innovation and transforms groundbreaking ideas into reality.

Henry’s achievements have gained him recognition in the technology realm. He is a member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Class of 2023, and is frequently invited as a guest to magazines and podcasts, where he shares his insights on artificial intelligence (AI) and retail innovation.

With an academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Cognitive Science, Henry has made significant contributions to the field of technology. His diverse experience includes developing a machine learning algorithm for the UC Berkeley Astrophysics Department, enabling the accurate classification of supernovae. Additionally, he holds an ip patent for an algorithm that has distributed over $7 million in rewards to mobile gamers.

Beyond his contributions to Halla, Henry has explored his creative side through various endeavors including a speaking role in the highly acclaimed Warner Bros. blockbuster comedy, Project X.