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Future-focused and adept at identifying unique opportunities and pathways to success in a variety of industries, Michael is a proven team leader and start-up growth strategist. He merges decades of experience in sales, leadership, corporate strategy, immigration, and law to support and connect clients and investors globally. His personalized coaching, creative problem solving, attentive due diligence, and strong network of professionals support New-to-Canada companies, so they excel upon arrival. Michael and the team at Hillsdon Consulting specialize in training, connecting, and supporting early-stage start-ups entering Canada through the federal Start-Up Visa Immigration Program, and have worked with nearly 200 companies over the last 5 years. Michael is currently in South Africa to oversee the establishment of Hillsdon Consulting's Cape Town branch - supporting the bi-directional movement of start-ups, founders, technologies, and support networks between Canada and South Africa.