Michaela M.

Michaela M. has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Michaela started their career as a student, pursuing an MSc in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation at Imperial College London. Afterward, they co-founded Lapkin™, a company focused on producing biodegradable laptop keyboard and touchpad covers. Michaela worked on establishing an online retail presence and forming partnerships with governmental and private entities for business development.

Michaela then joined Digital Catapult as an Innovation Coordinator, where they researched, planned, and delivered innovation projects for large organizations. Michaela also led the development of the Machine Intelligence Garage program, which aimed to support machine intelligence startups by providing access to computation power and expertise.

In 2018, Michaela joined Graphcore as a UK Account Manager, responsible for managing customer accounts and ensuring their satisfaction. Michaela later took on the role of Programme Manager - Ecosystem Engagement, where they played a key role in facilitating collaborations with external partners and stakeholders.

Currently, Michaela serves as the Northern Europe Sales Director at Graphcore. In this position, they focus on business development, cultivating partnerships with major banks, pharmaceutical companies, and startups. Michaela also excels in stakeholder management and acts as an effective bridge between engineering teams and customers, facilitating communication and project success.

From 2012 to 2013, Michaela M. pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Management at Imperial College London.