
Michael Bavaro is the Corporate Vice President at Navitas Partners, bringing over 15 years of experience in sales leadership and business development. Known for thriving under pressure, he consistently delivers exceptional results and tackles challenges with innovative, outside-the-box thinking. Michael excels in sales process optimization, strategic selling, customer relationship management, and team building. As an energetic and enthusiastic team leader, he values collaboration and holds teams accountable for achieving outstanding outcomes. With a proven track record of driving sales growth and building high-performing teams, Michael is a results-driven professional dedicated to elevating sales efforts to new heights.
About Navitas Partners
Navitas Partners is a forward-thinking global workforce solutions and technology services company that helps businesses transform for the digital age. With extensive expertise in professional and consulting services, we assist clients in reimagining their business, operations, and technology models. Our comprehensive portfolio spans Digital, IoT, Cloud, Automation, Cybersecurity, Analytics, Infrastructure Management, Engineering Services, and Administrative and Operations solutions. At Navitas, our success is driven by a dedicated and skilled team, all committed to putting clients first and delivering innovative solutions for the digital era.
What does being a minority business, or supporting minority businesses, mean to you?
Being a minority-owned business and supporting minority businesses signifies a deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. As a minority-owned company, we take pride in bringing unique perspectives and innovative solutions that arise from diverse experiences and backgrounds. We foster a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected, regardless of their background or identity.
Diversity is a core value and essential to our economic and community sustainability. We believe that diversity strengthens productivity, fuels innovation, enhances service excellence, and drives success. Supporting minority businesses means creating an environment where underrepresented groups can thrive, compete, and succeed. It’s about building opportunities, forging meaningful partnerships, and contributing to the economic growth of diverse communities. By working with and advocating for minority businesses, we help pave the way for innovation, resilience, and long-term success. Our goal is to inspire collaboration, create inclusive opportunities, and highlight the value of diversity in achieving excellence and driving progress.
How has being certified with the NMSDC helped your business?
Being certified with the NMSDC has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of our business. This certification has granted us access to a vast network of corporations actively seeking partnerships with minority-owned businesses, unlocking opportunities that we may not have otherwise encountered.
The NMSDC certification has also strengthened our credibility and underscored our commitment to diversity and inclusion, positioning us as a trusted partner for organizations prioritizing supplier diversity initiatives. This recognition has enabled us to forge meaningful relationships with clients who appreciate the innovation and resilience that minority-owned businesses bring to the table.
Furthermore, the resources and events offered by the NMSDC, such as matchmaking sessions and networking forums, have allowed us to build valuable connections and stay up to date with market trends. These opportunities have not only broadened our business pipeline but also provided us with insights that help us better serve our clients.
What is one thing you wish you had known when you were starting out in your career?
One thing I wish I had known when starting out in my career is the value of viewing challenges as opportunities for growth, rather than seeing them as obstacles. Early in my career, I sometimes viewed setbacks as roadblocks, focusing on immediate solutions instead of stepping back to consider the bigger picture.
Over time, I’ve learned that challenges often offer the best learning experiences. They teach resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving in ways that success alone cannot. If I had embraced this mindset earlier, I would have approached challenges with more confidence and creativity, turning them into stepping stones for both personal and professional growth.
My advice to others is to face challenges with curiosity and a solution-oriented mindset. Often, these are where the greatest opportunities lie.

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