Michael Kanovsky is founder and CEO of Sky Energy Corp., a private energy and investment company. Mr. Kanovsky is also a Founding Partner and Mentor of Creative Destruction Lab (Rockies).

Mr. Kanovsky started his career in investment banking and subsequently has had significant involvement in the oil, gas and power industries as well as active investments in real estate and Seniors assisted healthcare. He previously served as a founding director/shareholder of Northstar Energy Corporation, ARC Resources Ltd., North American Oilsands Ltd., Bonavista Petroleum Ltd and Seven Generations Energy Ltd. Michael was a past director of Devon Energy Corporation, Pure Technologies Ltd., TransAlta Corporation, Cequence Energy and Precision Drilling Inc.

Mr. Kanovsky sits on the Advisory Board of the Ivey Business School and is former Vice Chair of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Board.

Mr. Kanovsky holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University and a Masters of Business Administration from the Ivey Business School and is a Professional Engineer.