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Michael Stanway

Founder

CEO at The Compression Company

San Francisco, California, United States

FoundedThe Compression Company

About

Michael Stanway holds a BSc in Mathematics and Physics from a top-ranked Scottish university and a Master of Research from Imperial College London. His graduate research explored new techniques for sustaining brain tissue outside the body.

CEO at The Compression Company

Intro paths

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In turn, Michael can intro founders to The Compression Company's investors below.

The Compression Company's investors · 2

Entrepreneur FirstBengaluru · $1M – $7M checksLudlow VenturesOak Park · $50K – $1M checks

Co-founders at The Compression Company

JGJoe Griffith
Joe GriffithCTO

Experience

  1. The Compression CompanyCEOcurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Entrepreneur FirstFounder in Residence2024 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
  3. Imperial College Neurotech SocietyFounder2023 — 2024London
  4. Saints Performance Automotive DesignBrakes and Suspension Lead2022 — 2023St. Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom
  5. BrandwidthSoftware Engineer2022London, England, United Kingdom
  6. VodafoneTechnology Advisor (Cloud Services Group)2022Newbury, England, United Kingdom
  7. University of NottinghamEngineer2017Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Education

  1. Imperial College LondonMaster of Research (MRes), Neurotechnology2023 — 2024
  2. University of St AndrewsBachelor of Science with Honours - BSc (Hons), Mathematics and Physics2020 — 2023
  3. Heathcote School & Science CollegeGCSE & A-Levels2013 — 2020

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship
  • Unity Essentials Pathway — Unity
  • Professional Skills Award (2020) — University of St Andrews

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Michael Stanway work?
Michael Stanway is CEO at The Compression Company.
What companies did Michael Stanway found?
Michael Stanway founded The Compression Company.

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