Name

Michael

Position

Chairman / Non-Executive Director / Board Advisor / Mentor

Location

London

Big Business Experience

Red Bull Formula One

Connected Places Catapult

Small Business Experience

Theia Immersive

Summary

Michael is a three-time founder and CEO with 20 years’ experience in 3D computer graphics, 3D Visualisation, and simulation. He combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver scalable solutions across energy, infrastructure, transport, aerospace, architecture, academia, and championship-winning Formula One teams.

He has led the development of a next-generation 3D Visualisation platform designed to accelerate decision-making and improve communication across pioneering built environment projects. This work is backed by leading industry partners, including AWS, AtkinsRéalis, and Rolls-Royce.

Michael also advises startups, mentors early-stage founders, and delivers global training in advanced 3D Visualisation, simulation, and immersive technologies.

Qualifications

Degrees

• MSc Entrepreneurship (Distinction) – Falmouth University
• BA (Hons) Digital Arts with Computer Science – University of Hull

Certifications

• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• Unreal Engine: Automating Data Preparation with Blueprint and Python
• Unreal Engine: Blueprints Intermediate Skills
• Unreal Engine: Blueprints for Architectural Visualisation
• Unreal Engine: Lighting Fundamentals
• Unreal Engine: Raytracing for Automotive Configurators
• Unreal Engine: Realistic Lighting and Materials for Archvis

Key Areas of Expertise

• Fundraising, Investor Relations, and Pitching
• Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy and Execution
• Team Leadership, Recruitment, and Mentoring
• Grant Writing and Competitive Bidding
• Product Strategy and Startup Growth
• 3D CGI, Real-Time Visualisation, and Simulation
• Advanced Unreal Engine, Unity, AWS and 3D Visualisation Workflows

Experience

• Three-time founder and CEO with 20 years in 3D computer graphics, real-time visualisation, and simulation
• Proven ability to grow early-stage products into scalable, commercially successful platforms
• Secured seven-figure VC investment and won six-figure grants to accelerate product and market development
• Experienced in board-level strategy, investor relations, and advising on go-to-market execution
• Built and led high-performing cross-functional teams across product management, engineering, and commercial operations
• Delivered highly successful projects across energy, infrastructure, aerospace, transport, architecture, retail, and championship-winning Formula One teams
• Specialist in advanced 3D computer graphics, simulation, and real-time visualisation workflows that turn complex engineering and spatial data into clear, compelling presentations for faster decisions and stronger stakeholder engagement
• Deep technical expertise in Unreal Engine, Unity, AWS infrastructure, and 3D pipelines, with a focus on scalable, production-ready systems that bridge design, simulation, and communication across enterprise environments
• Entrepreneur in Residence, supporting founders with product strategy, technical leadership, and commercial planning
• Passionate about helping leadership teams gain clarity, scale with confidence, and unlock long-term commercial value