M. Brett McMickell

Advisor

Brett is an Innovator.

Brett has a passion for supporting companies that are using technology to positively impact global challenges. He helps founders align business strategy and product innovation and has considerable experience supporting companies in the development of technology and marketing plans to fuel growth. He also has experience working in a wide range of markets including advanced avionics, autonomy, industrial controls, precision agriculture, and satellite systems. With a Ph.D. in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering and a M.B.A. in Global Management, Brett brings a balance of business leadership and technical know how to companies.

Brett has experience working within different agricultural practices and possesses a depth of practical knowledge in precision agriculture from time spent working with agricultural manufacturers, value-added resellers, dealers and farmers. Having worked for a Fortune 100 company, small-cap public company and start-ups, Brett brings the professional management skills of a large company with the knowledge of the agility required for early stage companies and founders.

A recognized innovator, Brett has been awarded the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Lawrence Sperry Award for his achievement in the advancement of small satellite technology and currently holds 10 patents or patents pending.