Michael Hyatt is a serial entrepreneur, who co-founded two highly successful tech firms that sold for over $1 billion. He is also an active investor, a founding partner of the Rotman School of Management’s prestigious Creative Destruction Lab, and a weekly business commentator for the CBC. As a seasoned business leader, Hyatt draws from his firsthand experience to equip audiences with the mindsets and strategies needed to become catalysts for growth in an ever-shifting business landscape.
Hyatt is currently a senior advisor at Northleaf Capital Partners, one of Canada’s largest private equity firms, where he provides expertise in venture capital and growth equity market investments. He is also the executive chairman of DataStealth, a rapidly growing cybersecurity firm that focuses on protecting sensitive data and documents.
Hyatt’s leadership extends to the academic world. As a founding partner of the Creative Destruction Lab at the Rotman School of Management, he mentors startups in emerging fields like quantum computing and artificial intelligence. He also shares his business insights to a wide audience through his role as a weekly commentator on CBC, where he discusses market trends, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Beyond the boardroom, Hyatt chairs the Hyatt Family Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing women’s health, hospital research, and supporting underprivileged communities. He 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 has also been named one of Canada’s “Top 40 Under 40”.