Mike Leatherbee Email & Phone Number

Michael is Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation at Universidad Católica de Chile. He serves as the President of the Advisory Board of Start-Up Chile, an initiative backed by the Chilean Ministry of Economy that aims to improve Chile's entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. Michael is co-founder of Yx Wireless, a hardware design and manufacturing company that has earned multiple innovation awards and holds a leading position in South America. He has earned multiple awards such as “2007 Engineer Entrepreneur of the Year”, “2004 Young Leader” and “2000 Entrepreneurial Spirit”. He served as Vice-Chairman of the board of El Colorado-Farellones ski area where he catalyzed a much needed change in the company's strategy which lead to historical growth rates. Michael is co-founder of OPTE Educational Foundation and served as its Chairman during its creation and consolidation. Currently a Ph.D. in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Technology and Organizations at Stanford University, Michael conducts research on the discovery and creation of high-value business opportunities.Specialties: Entrepreneurship, strategy, innovation, technology and board governance.

Listed skills include Entrepreneurship, Start Ups, Strategy, Business Strategy, and 18 others.