Michael Kuhlmann
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A successful serial entrepreneur, Michael started his first venture while finishing university (UBC Economics). After gaining valuable start-up experience at a digital media venture incubator in Boston, Michael returned to Vancouver and started mobitus communications consulting.
In 2002, Michael co-founded FatPort, which became Canada's largest independent Wi-Fi hotspot operator. As VP Business Development he was actively involved in all aspects of the company including its operations, finances, sales and strategic planning. In 2003, Michael initiated and led the mobitus VoIP division, forming one of the first mobility-focused VoIP operations anywhere. FatPort has since been acquired by PowerStar International Inc. and Michael has gone on to found and lead Colony Networks, a Vancouver based start-up delivering managed network services to the real estate market, where clients include Bentall Real Estate Services, Cadillac Fairview, the Shangri-La Vancouver as well as joey and earls restaurants.
Michael's area of expertise is technology strategy in the digital media, wireless communications, digital payment and VoIP verticals. His primary focus lies in determining business and pricing models. He has worked with strategic partners such as Intel, Sony, Nintendo, T-Systems, Boingo, the MIT Media Lab and Bell Canada. Michael is fluent in English and German.
