Mike Michalowicz is a successful entrepreneur, author, and speaker who has dedicated his career to supporting and advising other entrepreneurs. With a Bachelor of Science in Business and two majors in Finance and Management Science from Virginia Tech, Michalowicz has amassed a wealth of experience in business growth strategies, data forensics, and technology implementation and integration. He has founded, built, and sold two technology service-based companies and has relationships with the angel and early-stage investment community.

Michalowicz is the author of six books, including 'Profit First' and 'The Pumpkin Plan,' which have been translated into 10 languages. He is the founder of Profit First Professionals, an organization designed to support financial professionals in differentiating themselves in the market by maximizing their clients' profitability. He is also a co-founder of Provendus Group, a business growth consultancy.

Michalowicz is known for his passion for entrepreneurialism and regularly shares his experiences and advice with first-time entrepreneurs. He has been invited to sit on both formal and informal advisory boards and has spoken on stages all over the world. His specialties include bookkeeping and accounting business growth strategies, small business start-ups, turn-arounds, and web optimization.