Michael Macolino

Michael has a strong track record as an entrepreneur and business advisor, launching his first company at 21 and spending the next 13 years building five businesses across a range of industries.

Michael now leverages his skills, experience, and network to assist AgriFood Tech companies to commercialise and scale through his roles at BDO, Sprout X, ThincLab and Farmers to Founders. His support of entrepreneurship and mentoring was recognised in 2020, as a winner in the InDaily 40 under 40 awards.

Michael is also deeply engaged in the development of the AgriFood tech eco-system, as co-organiser of the South Australian AgriTech Meetup Group and advisor to several Corporate and Government eco-system development initiatives. Through this work Michael aims to raise awareness of emerging technologies and their potential to build a sustainable food system.