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Long Island Legends
Are you a Long Islander looking to feel more connected to your community? Too often, we walk past people, businesses, and stories that shape our neighborhoods, without ever really knowing them. It’s easy to feel disconnected, like a stranger in your own town. But you shouldn’t have to feel that way. We understand what that’s like. As a local business owner, I’ve had the privilege of meeting countless legends—people who are quietly shaping the fabric of Long Island. That’s why we created the Long Island Legends Podcast. Our mission? To help you discover the powerful, inspiring, and untold stories of local leaders—right here in your backyard. Here’s how you can get started: Visit longislandlegendspod.com, subscribe to our weekly podcast, and tune in to connect with the voices shaping your community. If you want to feel more connected to Long Island, subscribing is the right step. Subscribe now. Join us. Because when you know the legends around you, you don’t just feel informed—you feel inspired.
Long Island Legends
Long Island Legends Episode 11: Michael DeAngelis
On this week of Long Island Legends, we are welcoming Michael DeAngelis!
Michael DeAngelis has deep Long Island roots, having moved from the Bronx as a baby with his parents and three older brothers. He was the first in his family to graduate college, earning a marketing degree from the New York Institute of Technology.
Blending street smarts and trade skills passed down from his father with formal education, Michael built a dynamic career in the construction and building maintenance industries—starting as a sales rep, earning his MBA, and eventually becoming a Vice President leading North American sales.
In May 2020, he launched Equiquest as a side hustle. By January 2023, he left his corporate role to go all in on entrepreneurship. Today, Michael runs Equiquest Private Hard Money Real Estate Lending—focused exclusively on funding real estate investors right here on Long Island.
In addition to lending, Michael actively invests in commercial real estate and brings the same energy and drive to exploring other ventures as well.
Watch this episode to learn more about his journey in real estate investing and lending.
