Mike Cannon-Brookes

Mike Cannon-Brookes' career began in the early 2000s when he co-founded the software company Atlassian with his college friend Scott Farquhar. The company was started in their parent's garage in Sydney, Australia, and initially focused on developing tools to help software developers work more efficiently.

Over the years, the company grew and expanded its product offerings, and today it is a publicly-traded company with a market capitalization of over $30 billion. Cannon-Brookes has served as the co-CEO of Atlassian since its inception and has played a vital role in the company's success.

In addition to his work at Atlassian, Cannon-Brookes is also an active philanthropist and advocate for renewable energy. He has invested in and supported various clean energy projects and organizations, including the Australian Climate Council and developing a solar farm in Australia.

He is also known for his active involvement in various organizations and causes that focus on technology, education, and philanthropy. Cannon-Brookes has received several awards, including the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2015, and in 2018 he was named in Forbes' Midas List of the world's top venture capitalists.