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Mike Dawson

Investor

Vice President at McRock Capital

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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About

A lifelong entrepreneur and former engineer who worked across renewable energy, oil & gas and utilities before pivoting into tech, where he scaled a SaaS startup and later worked in digital consulting. Holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Finance from McMaster University and a Professional Engineers designation from APEGA.

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Experience

  1. ParklaneChief Commercial Officercurrent2026 — presentNorth America
  2. ParklaneVice President of Sales2025 — 2026Toronto, ON
  3. McRock CapitalVice President2023 — 2024Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  4. E2IP TECHNOLOGIESBoard Observer2023 — 2024
  5. SkySpecsBoard Observer2023 — 2024
  6. Cineplex Digital MediaExecutive Director, Account Services2022 — 2023Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  7. Cineplex Digital MediaDirector, Account Services2020 — 2022Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  8. Cineplex Digital MediaSr. Manager of Customer Solutions2019 — 2020Toronto, Canada Area
  9. Fresh Mitts Inc.Founder2015 — 2022Canada
  10. PUSH (acquired by WHOOP)Director Of Business & Partnerships2017 — 2019Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  11. PUSH (acquired by WHOOP)Business Development Manager2017Toronto, Canada Area
  12. NEXUS - Powered by PUSHFounder, CEO2018Toronto, Canada Area
  13. Magna IV EngineeringElectrical Engineer (Project Manager)2015 — 2016Calgary, Canada Area
  14. Magna IV EngineeringProject/Client Lead2014Calgary, Canada Area
  15. Alstom GridField Service Supervisor2013 — 2014Calgary, Alberta

Skills & more

Enterprise Software Sales1Business Strategy1Sales Management1Project Management18Financial Analysis11Investments3Entrepreneurship1Financial Reporting2Financial MarketsEnergy1Power Generation7Electrical Design4
+11 morePower DistributionElectrical EngineeringEquipment CommissioningProgramming LanguagesLeadershipDesign ThinkingInnovationPublic SpeakingTeamworkSelf-starterSelf-confidence

Languages English · French

  • Canadian Private Capital Investment School — Ivey Business School Executive Education
  • Professional Engineering License — The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Dawson?
A lifelong entrepreneur and former engineer who worked across renewable energy, oil & gas and utilities before pivoting into tech, where he scaled a SaaS startup and later worked in digital consulting. Holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Finance from McMaster University and a Professional Engineers designation from APEGA.
Where does Mike Dawson work?
Mike Dawson is Vice President at McRock Capital.
Where did Mike Dawson go to school?
Mike Dawson studied at McMaster University (Bachelor of Engineering & Management (B.Eng.Mgt), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Finance).

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