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Michael Hermon is the founder of Spotlight and a leading expert in AI Visibility, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). He learned to code at 13 at MIT and later attended Columbia's MBA program. Michael's research — including a landmark study showing ChatGPT cites LinkedIn content 4–5x more than other sources — has shaped how brands think about visibility in an AI-first world. He works with companies to ensure their content is surfaced and cited by LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.