Michael Rude

About Michael Rude

Michael Rude is Co-Founder and CEO of Automated Data, where he leads the company’s mission to transform how family offices and private capital firms connect fragmented information and surface answers instantly.

He brings over 30 years of leadership experience across capital markets and enterprise data. Prior to founding Automated Data, Michael held senior roles at Goldman Sachs, REDI Global Technologies, Refinitiv, and Crux Informatics—where he led teams at the intersection of trading technology, data infrastructure, and platform strategy.

Michael is also Managing Partner at OPCO Advisory, where he advises data-driven businesses on growth, product development, and go-to-market execution. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business.