BUSINESS MAVERICK #26 Michael Tippett - Director of New Products Hootsuite

"Crazy is what they call it when your bold plan fails. Bold is what they call it when your crazy plan succeeds." Michael is Director of New Products at Hootsuite [his role when interviewed].  A 2 time Emmy nominee who has founded and managed several early-stage tech companies in New York and Vancouver. He is Founder of Wantoo which uses mobile technology to predict what’s next.  Micheal is Co-Founder of Startland helping Syrians get connected to the local startup scene by providing technical training, equipment, and access to startups.  Founder of Tippett.org. He is Advisor at the School of Journalism [Digital Media] at the University of British Columbia and a Board Member of The Upside Foundation of Canada an exciting venture that lets Canadian startups give back to our society.