Michael Benedek has a long and successful career in the technology industry. Michael began their career in 1994 as an Investment Advisor for International Equities & Bonds at Bank Hapoalim Head Office. In 1995, they became the Manager of International Business Development for SHL Telemedicine. In 1999, they joined OneClip.com Inc. as Manager of Business Development. In 2000, they joined AlmondNet as President of the Online Data Division and Vice President of Business Development. In 2013, they became a Board Member for the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI). In 2019, they became an Advisor for AnyLaw. In 2020, they joined Team Daya (दया) as a Bricklayer. In 2021, they became a Member of the Forbes Technology Council. Since 2011, they have been President & CEO of Datonics LLC.
Michael Benedek holds a BA in Political Science from Western University and an MA in International Affairs (International Political Economy) from Carleton University, which they obtained in 1998 and 1999 respectively. Michael also holds certifications from Section4, including a Section 4 Certified Complete Manager (obtained in May 2022), Section4 Certified Storytelling (obtained in May 2022), Product Engagement Strategists (obtained in March 2022), Section4 Certified Scaling Marketing Strategist (obtained in February 2022), Section4 Certified Data & Analytics (obtained in November 2021), Section4 Certified Viral Growth (obtained in November 2021), Section4 Certified Innovation Strategist (obtained in July 2021), Section4 Certified Platform Strategist (obtained in April 2021), Section4 Product Strategist (obtained in January 2021), Prof G Certified Brand Strategist (obtained in October 2020), Prof G Certified Strategist (obtained in July 2020), and CSC from the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) (obtained in August 1993).
July, 2011 - present