Michael is a business and market development professional with over 15 years of experience driving the growth and development of innovative technology and start-up companies. Currently he leads the formation of collaborations to develop innovative digital products and serves as a member of the executive team at a thriving digital development company. As part of the start-up community, Michael has also worked through a Winnipeg-based business incubator to shape and grow innovative life sciences companies, and as part of the leadership team of a growth stage medical device manufacturer. He has proudly served the local life sciences community as a board member for the provincial industry association, and the local sports community as a key host committee member at high profile provincial and national curling championships.