Michael Stanway
FounderCEO at The Compression Company
San Francisco, California, United States
FoundedThe Compression Company
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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
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Joe GriffithCTO
Experience
- The Compression CompanyCEOcurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Entrepreneur FirstFounder in Residence2024 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
- Imperial College Neurotech SocietyFounder2023 — 2024London
- Saints Performance Automotive DesignBrakes and Suspension Lead2022 — 2023St. Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom
- BrandwidthSoftware Engineer2022London, England, United Kingdom
- VodafoneTechnology Advisor (Cloud Services Group)2022Newbury, England, United Kingdom
- University of NottinghamEngineer2017Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship
- Unity Essentials Pathway — Unity
- Professional Skills Award (2020) — University of St Andrews
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Stanway?
- 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.
- Where does Michael Stanway work?
- Michael Stanway is CEO of The Compression Company.
- What companies did Michael Stanway found?
- Michael Stanway founded The Compression Company.
- Where did Michael Stanway go to school?
- Michael Stanway studied at Imperial College London (Master of Research (MRes), Neurotechnology); University of St Andrews (Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSc (Hons), Mathematics and Physics); Heathcote School & Science College (GCSE & A-Levels).
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