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205 people in our graph share verified history with Michael — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
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Michael: together at Ivey Business School Executive Education
About
Former President of Digital Extremes, Michael Schmalz has over 20 years in digital media with a focus on gaming innovation. He holds a PhD, MBA, and is a CPA, Professional Engineer, and Chartered Director.
Experience
- Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du CanadaChair of the Board of Directorscurrent2024 — present
- Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du CanadaDirector- Audit Committee Chair2017 — 2024
- TechAlliance of Southwestern OntarioChair of the Board of Directorscurrent2024 — present
- TechAlliance of Southwestern OntarioDirectorcurrent2021 — present
- London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)Director2010 — 2024
- London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)Chair, Board of Directors2021 — 2023
- Digital Extremes Ltd.President, Chair of the Board2008 — 2023
- Digital Extremes Ltd.CFO2004 — 2008
- Interactive OntarioBoard Member2007 — 2014
Skills & more
Video Games99Mobile Games35Online Gaming30Game Development95Social Games13Digital Media55Leadership44Scripting1Marketing21Mobile Applications10Monetization10Modeling7
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Computer GraphicsGame DesignUser ExperienceGamingPerforceStrategic PlanningStrategyCommunity ManagementStrategic PartnershipsStart-upsEntertainmentManagement- PADI Rescue Diver — PADI
- Chartered Director (CDir) — The Directors College
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PEng) — Professional Engineers Ontario
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) — Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
From Michael's professional profile.
Colleagues at Canada Media Fund
Barry Chapman
Investor at Canada Media Fund
Bek Chee
Head of Talent at Knox Lane
Chantale Coulombe
Investor at Canada Media Fund
Courtney
Investor at Canada Media Fund
Emmanuelle
Strategic Partnerships at Canada Media Fund
Eoghan Dorman
Senior Associate at Highland Europe
Essa Kazim
Oversight Committee Member at Dubai Future District Fund
Gary Pizante
Investor at Canada Media Fund
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Schmalz?
- Former President of Digital Extremes, Michael Schmalz has over 20 years in digital media with a focus on gaming innovation. He holds a PhD, MBA, and is a CPA, Professional Engineer, and Chartered Director.
- Where does Michael Schmalz work?
- Michael Schmalz is Director of Strategic Reporting at Canada Media Fund.
- Where did Michael Schmalz go to school?
- Michael Schmalz studied at Western University (Doctor of Philosophy, PhD); Harvard Business School Executive Education (Advanced Management Program, AMP 192); Western University (Master of Arts, MA).
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Also attended Harvard Business School Executive Education238
Konstantin DzhengozovCo-founder & CFO of PayhawkChris FeeneySenior Fellow, Bank Policy Institute at MissionOGRyan LaurinManaging Director at Marlin Equity PartnersPaul SlosarInvestor at FortySix Venture CapitalRaghu MadabushiInvestment Director at Samsung Catalyst FundTom KalinskeInvestor at Alsop Louie Partners
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Also attended University of Waterloo593
Chamath PalihapitiyaFounder & CEO of Social CapitalApoorva MehtaFounder of Instacart; founder of Cloud Health SystemsAchintya ChaudhariInvestor at LightbankKarim GillaniGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalRohan MongaInvestment Associate at Luge CapitalAndrew MiklasGeneral Partner at Y Combinator
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Also attended IMD274
Karthik ChakkarapaniInvestor at Foundation CapitalKulpreet SinghOperating Advisor at OpenOceanMusaad AlkadiSr. Principal at Graphene VenturesGrant AllenFounding GP, Schneider Electric Ventures at Giant Ventures Global LlpFredric PetitPartner, Head of Materials & Packaging at Emerald Technology Ventures AgMichael ZehnderHead of Digital Technology & Intelligence at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
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Also attended WSET37
Ashley WhitehurstChief of Staff at Mighty CapitalRoss GoodwinVenture Debt Fund at Salica InvestmentsArif DamjiPartner at Conductive VenturesWarren RiddellInvestor at Eaton SquareJustine CarzinoInvestment Director at OneVenturesKevin RodriguesManaging Director at bp ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada10
Marcia DouglasExecutive Director at Bell FundMaxime RuelSenior Manager, Communications - Canada Media Fund at Canada Media FundValerie CreightonPresident and CEO at Canada Media FundMathieuInvestor at Canada Media FundRichard KooInvestor at Canada Media FundCourtneyInvestor at Canada Media Fund
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