Mike Stemple has built 20+ startups, is an expert at ideation, innovation, and startup psychology, and advises corporate executives and innovation teams on how to “think and act more entrepreneurial.” As an entrepreneur, Mike’s most notable company exits include SkinIt and Original Wraps (bought by 3M). Mike spends his time now writing books on innovation and promoting the use of Corporate Entrepreneur in Residence, a position he pioneered. Mike has mentored at Techstars and Founder Institute, is an ex-sponsored ultra-runner, a semi-famous sports artist, and a proud veteran of the US Army (combat medic). Most days, Mike can be found wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops in Oceanside CA, dreaming of acquiring his next mechanical watch while watching his beautiful wife surf from the comfort of his ocean-view balcony, as he pets his therapy dog, and pontificates on all things innovative. Mike can be reached on LinkedIn, through his company Inspirer, or at mike@inspirer.com.