Description: Founding a business is among the most difficult, lonely, and rewarding challenges a person will ever undertake. A founder can better manage their personal stress and significantly increase their chances of success if they develop effective governa...
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After receiving his B. Math (Computer Science) degree from the University of Waterloo, Michael Robinson began his career working in technical roles at an early-stage start-up. He transitioned to a career as a finance academic after receiving his MBA and Ph.D. degrees from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario. Currently a Professor in the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary, he has been studying entrepreneurial finance and governance issues for over 30 years.
Dr. Robinson is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder and a certified corporate director (ICD.D). Beyond his academic qualifications, he has practical experience dealing with private equity governance issues through angel investing, working as a venture capitalist, and serving on private equity boards. He has educated many members of the Canadian entrepreneurial ecosystem both by serving as the first Site Lead for the Creative Destruction Lab Rockies program, and as the Academic Director of governance programs offered by the Institute of Corporate Directors and the Canadian Venture Capital Association. He has created the website found-ed.ca to serve as a resource for founders and their supporters.