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Michael Polansky

Michael Polansky is an American entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Michael Polansky is an American entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. He is known for his venture capital work and his engagement to Lady Gaga.

Early life and education

Most available sources state that Michael Polansky was born on September 26, 1983. He studied applied mathematics and computer science at Harvard University.

Career and business ventures

Polansky has worked as an entrepreneur, investor, and venture capitalist. He is associated with Outer Biosciences, Hawktail, Avos Capital Management, and has held roles with The Parker Group and the Parker Foundation, organizations linked to Sean Parker.

Public profile and relationship

Polansky and Lady Gaga made their relationship public in 2020, and multiple sources reported their engagement by 2024. He is also noted as a philanthropist and board member for nonprofit health initiatives connected to Sean Parker's network.

In short

  • American entrepreneur and venture capitalist
  • Graduate of Harvard University in applied mathematics and computer science
  • Engaged to Lady Gaga since 2024
  • Associated with Sean Parker's organizations

Quick questions

Who is Michael Polansky?
Michael Polansky is an American entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist known for his business roles and his engagement to Lady Gaga.
How old is Michael Polansky?
Based on the most consistent birth date in the sources, he was born on September 26, 1983, which makes him 42 as of July 23, 2026.
What does Michael Polansky do?
He works in entrepreneurship, investing, and venture capital, and has been associated with companies such as Outer Biosciences, Hawktail, and Avos Capital Management.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Polansky
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, companies founded or co-founded, and engagement to Lady Gaga.
  2. Edible Manhattan — https://ediblemanhattan.com/resources-guide/5-key-facts-about-michael-polansky/
    Supports: Education, career roles, company founding, and relationship timeline.
  3. People — https://people.com/who-is-michael-polansky-lady-gaga-11895977
    Supports: Biography, Harvard education, career roles, and engagement status.
  4. E! Online — https://www.eonline.com/news/1405529/who-is-michael-polansky-all-about-lady-gagas-fiance
    Supports: Career overview, education, and business roles.
  5. TODAY — https://www.todayshow.com/popculture/lady-gaga-fiance-michael-polansky-rcna169652
    Supports: Philanthropic role and engagement confirmation.
  6. Heart — https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/lady-gaga-husband-micheal-polansky-age-job-family-and-more-revealed
    Supports: Alternative biographical details and an unverified net worth estimate.