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Michael Hyatt

Growth, Leadership, and Innovation

Michael Hyatt
Seismic tech shifts are happening in front of us and we barely notice
Facing Change Head-on
Michael Hyatt
I Am My Ambition
Michael Hyatt
Next Gen Den
Michael
Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt
Seismic tech shifts are happening in front of us and we barely notice
Facing Change Head-on
Michael Hyatt
I Am My Ambition
Michael Hyatt
Next Gen Den

Michael Hyatt is a serial entrepreneur and active investor. He co-founded two highly successful tech firms that sold for over $1 billion, is a founding partner of the Rotman School of Management’s prestigious Creative Destruction Lab, and a weekly business commentator for the CBC. A seasoned business leader, Hyatt equips audiences with the strategies and mindsets needed to become catalysts for growth and success in an ever-shifting business landscape.

Hyatt was the co-founder and CEO of BlueCat — one of the largest private software companies in Canada — and the co-founder of Dyadem. He is currently the executive chairman of DataStealth, a fast-growing cybersecurity business, and a senior advisor to Northleaf Capital Partners. He has also invested in several startups, later-stage businesses, and private equity and venture capital firms.

Previously a “Dragon” on CBC’s online sensation Next Gen Den, Hyatt is the host of Business Unplanned, a podcast that offers expert opinions and advice to entrepreneurs. He is also an investor on the hit Spotify podcast, The Pitch.

In addition, Hyatt chairs the Hyatt Family Foundation, which focuses on women’s health, critical hospital research, and sponsorship of underprivileged minorities. Hyatt was awarded the “Power Partner Award” from Women of Inspiration for his supportive and innovative work for women in Canada and the developing world. He was named one of Canada’s “Top 40 Under 40”.

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Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

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  • Our event was a smash! We’ve had so many compliments on our morning program. Michael’s keynote presentation on technology disruption was extremely interesting and thought-provoking, and provided important context for the industry speakers who followed. Judging by the feedback we’re getting from our guests, his insights were very well received and much appreciated.

  • Michael is a visionary who can ignite an audience’s passion and inspire them to embrace change. His dynamic message presented a positive perspective for the future, provided ideas for self-development and how to grow business. Michael’s enthusiasm was contagious!

  • Wow! Michael is not your typical speaker. With obvious enthusiasm and authenticity, Michael delivered a presentation that brought our audience to a standing ovation. Few speakers earn this recognition. His session entitled “Being a Business Leader with Grit, Passion and People” truly delivered on helping our audience of successful entrepreneurs to think in ways that push the boundaries of every day leadership. Our guests left his session with notes in hand on the incremental changes they could make when they returned to their offices. Overall a very positive outcome!

  • I cannot say this enough: Michael Hyatt’s presentation was certainly a highlight of our convention this year, and I think all would agree, one of the best speakers we’ve ever had. The insight he shared on the future of technology was meaningful, timely and relevant for everyone in our industry. That’s exactly where we’re headed, and people need to be ready for it. The passion, energy, and expertise with which he talked about these changing industry dynamics made it impactful and appropriate for our audience. I think people will remember his words for a long time to come, and be able to take and apply the knowledge he shared to their own business strategies.

  • Michael was one of the keynote speakers at our flagship youth entrepreneurship conference. His talk was absolutely incredible in not only inspiring all those in attendance but showing them concrete tips on how to get going on their aspirations. Michael is extremely personable, experienced and engaging, and was an invaluable part of the enLIGHT2016 experience. From post-conference delegate feedback surveys, Michael was also ranked as the delegates’ “favourite speaker.” Thanks again Michael for joining us at enLIGHT2016 and we’d love to welcome you back for future opportunities!

  • Your keynote speech was very inspiring for all those who were in attendance, and we can’t thank you enough for taking the time to shed some light on your journey as an entrepreneur. We heard nothing but positive feedback from all those who were in attendance, and you definitely left a lasting mark that I’m sure will guide our young entrepreneurs as they move forward. QEC will always be able to appreciate your experience and wealth of knowledge, and we hope that you can stay involved in the future!

  • Your keynote presentation was engaging, entertaining, and thought-provoking, it addressed all the themes of the conference: innovative sales and marketing, innovative business technology, innovative leadership and management, and more! All attendee evaluations gave your presentation top marks! I want to express my gratitude that you arrived early to attend the luncheon and mix with the attendees during the networking breaks both before and after your presentation. The entrepreneurs and high school students who had the pleasure of meeting you during the lunch hour were thrilled to see how friendly, approachable and engaging you were — that special touch was very much appreciated by myself as an organizer.

  • Your talk on opportunity was fantastic. Your style and content was engaging, thought-provoking, and inspiring — it was the highlight of the day for so many of our attendees!  The calibre of our entire event was elevated by your presence that day. You did a phenomenal job connecting your story to the unique perspective of the prospective students in our audience. Your keynote set the tone for our attendees to learn from your incredible success and to challenge their own thinking and perspective about the future of business. This session exceeded the expectations of everyone in attendance. The time you invested will quite literally play a pivotal role transforming prospective students into the business leaders of tomorrow.

  • Michael Hyatt took the stage at the 2017 Sage Sessions in Halifax and got our audience thinking with his simple but effective approach to creating a successful business. With a brilliant take on how technology drastically influences our lives, Michael forced our audience of business owners to embrace technology and move into the future. He set the tone for our event on cloud technology and levering Sage products to compete and thrive in today’s market. We were thrilled with Michael’s keynote and how approachable he was for our audience post-keynote. He has amazed our entire team!

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