Patti Mikula

Corporate Innovation Leader

Patti Mikula is the co-founder and CEO of Hackworks, a Toronto-based consultancy that specializes in driving innovation and building cultures and teams for global companies.1 She founded Hackworks in 2015 and has since grown it into an international agency serving clients across various industries.1

Professional Background

Patti has over 20 years of experience in innovation, technology marketing, and operations, working in both startup and large corporate environments.1 This diverse background has shaped Hackworks' unique approach to creating engagements that deliver on real business objectives.

Hackworks' Approach

Under Patti's leadership, Hackworks focuses on:

Crowdsourcing
Co-creation
Challenge-based learning techniques

The company designs and executes custom programs that leverage frameworks such as hackathons, sprints, bootcamps, and workshops.1 These programs aim to help organizations address various needs, including:

R&D
Technology exploration
Corporate venture
Digital transformation
Innovation culture
Skill building
Talent brand development
Brand positioning
Client engagement and onboarding

Client Base

Hackworks serves a wide range of clients, from smaller non-profit organizations to large multinational companies. Some notable clients include:

Google
Cisco
Capital One
New York Life
TD Bank
RBC
Government of Canada
City of Vancouver1

Expertise and Speaking

Patti is an experienced facilitator and speaker, often addressing topics such as:

Building a Culture of Innovation
Creating a Safe Space for Innovation
Overcoming Internal Obstacles to Innovation1

Her LinkedIn profile indicates that she offers services in business consulting, corporate training, public speaking, team building, management consulting, and executive coaching.2

Through her work at Hackworks, Patti Mikula continues to help organizations innovate and adapt to meet current and future market needs.