Unosquare’s Humble Beginnings Pay Off in Next-Gen Succession
How Mike Barrett went from fired, broke, and $30,000 in debt in 2009 to building a 1,200-person global company — and handing it to a next generation that earned every inch of it.
Speaker, Entrepreneur, Board Advisor
Co-founder and Former CEO of Unosquare, an Inc. 5000 company for 10 consecutive years with 1,200+ employees across 7 countries. Sharing insights on angel investing, entrepreneurship, and building global businesses.
Built from the ground up. No investors, no loans,
just discipline, quality work, and the right clients.
From a spare bedroom in 2009 to 1200 employees in 7 countries.
Zero debt, bootstrapped, to $400 million in enterprise value in just 16 years"
SGuiding visionary leaders and entrepreneurs to thrive at the intersection of people, purpose, and technology.
7
Countries investment experience
08
Angel Investments
10 Years
On the Inc. 5000 list
11 Years
on the Oregon’s Fastest Growing Private Companies list
20 Years
Cross border Business Experience
38 Years
As an entreprenueur
1200
Global Employees
Trusted by the World's Leading Organizations
Microsoft
A global technology leader that trusted Unosquare to deliver world-class software engineering solutions at scale.
Nike
One of the world's most iconic brands, partnering with Mike's team to build cutting-edge digital products.
Harvard
The world's most prestigious university, relying on Unosquare's engineering excellence to power critical systems.
OHSU
Oregon Health & Science University, trusting Unosquare with complex healthcare technology solutions.
Columbia Sportswear
A Pacific Northwest powerhouse that chose Unosquare as their technology partner for digital transformation.
Axos Bank
A leading digital bank that partnered with Unosquare to build secure, scalable financial technology.
Foundation Medicine
A pioneering genomics company that relied on Unosquare's engineering teams to advance life-changing healthcare tech.
Green Dot Bank
A fintech innovator that trusted Unosquare to deliver reliable, high-performance software solutions.
Behind the craft
What Happens When You Book Mike?
01
Start the Conversation
Every great event starts with a simple conversation. Reach out and Mike's team will respond within 24 hours to understand your event, your audience, and what you need from the stage.
03
Prepare Your Audience
Before the event, Mike's team provides everything you need — speaker bio, intro script, tech requirements, and promotional assets — so your team can focus on everything else.
02
Customize the Experience
No two audiences are the same. Mike works with you directly to tailor his keynote or workshop to your industry, your theme, and the specific outcomes you want your audience to walk away with
04
Deliver the Moment
On the day, Mike brings the energy, the stories, and the substance. Your audience leaves with real insights, a renewed mindset, and tools they can actually use.
What Happens When You Book Mike?
01
Start the Conversation
Every great event starts with a simple conversation. Reach out and Mike's team will respond within 24 hours to understand your event, your audience, and what you need from the stage.
03
Prepare Your Audience
Before the event, Mike's team provides everything you need — speaker bio, intro script, tech requirements, and promotional assets — so your team can focus on everything else.
02
Customize the Experience
No two audiences are the same. Mike works with you directly to tailor his keynote or workshop to your industry, your theme, and the specific outcomes you want your audience to walk away with
04
Deliver the Moment
On the day, Mike brings the energy, the stories, and the substance. Your audience leaves with real insights, a renewed mindset, and tools they can actually use.
Mike has a genuine ability to connect with an audience — articulate, engaging, well-prepared, and brings real-world insight that resonates with both seasoned entrepreneurs and those just getting started. His willingness to share practical lessons from his own experience, rather than sticking to abstract advice, made his talk one of the most engaging we've ever featured.
Mike Barrett brings years of experience, decades of leadership across multiple countries, and is truly inspirational to hear from. I highly recommend Mike if you are considering a keynote address.
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Mike Barette
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