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Michael Scissons
Founder & CEO at Careerlist
Michael Scissons is a Canadian Internet entrepreneur based in New York City who has founded and led several successful companies.1 He is currently the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Hedlum Brewing, a position he has held since June 2023. Hedlum Brewing specializes in producing craft-quality non-alcoholic beer that aims to taste as good as or better than traditional alcoholic beers.1
Career Highlights
Current Roles::
- Founder & CEO of Careerlist (since January 2019)
- Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of Hedlum Brewing (since June 2023)
- General Partner at Grid Ventures (since July 2013)
Previous Notable Positions::
- Board Member at ZX Ventures (August 2016 - September 2020)
- Co-Founder & Chairman of FlashStock (acquired by Shutterstock) (January 2014 - July 2017)
- Global Vice-President eCommerce at Anheuser-Busch InBev (May 2015 - August 2016)
- President & CEO of Syncapse (acquired by LookSmart) (November 2007 - August 2013)
- Director of National Sales Canada at Meta (via IPG) (April 2006 - November 2007)
Education
Scissons attended the University of Saskatchewan, though specific details about his degree are not provided in the available information.1
Entrepreneurial Focus
Michael Scissons has demonstrated a strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship throughout his career. His current venture, Careerlist, is described as revolutionizing executive search by combining best-in-class recruiters with proprietary technology and a world-class insider network.1 His involvement in various industries, from brewing to technology and venture capital, showcases his diverse entrepreneurial interests and expertise.
