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Michael C. Volker is an Entrepreneur active in the development of new high technology ventures. A University of Waterloo Engineering grad, Mike started his own company (Volker-Craig Ltd) in 1973. He sold this company in 1981 and then decided to work with entrepreneurs in building new companies. Since coming to B.C. in 1988, he has continued this work as Executive Director of the B.C. Advanced Systems Institute and presently as director of Simon Fraser University’s Industry Liaison office. Check out his latest two projects: Greenangel Energy Corp, [[GAE.V]] a public company that invests in green technologies and WUTIF – the Western Universities Technology Innovation Fund – an “angel” fund for start-ups. To further encourage tech entrepreneurship, Mike runs the Vancouver Angel Network, VANTEC and he’s also quite active with New Ventures BC – an annual business competition.

Mike’s favorite dining spot is Whistler’s Mongolie Grill – owned by his entrepreneurial daughters.

Expertise:

• Angel funding
• Valuations
• Corp finance