Over the past three decades, Michael Smith has launched multiple startup organizations in the United States of America, Canada, and the CARICOM Region. As an international entrepreneur, Michael has a broad vantage point to identify business opportunities ahead of the curve. He has a solid track record of bringing together the strategic partners, leadership teams, and local government organizations to successfully capitalize on market opportunities and generate shareholder wealth. In North America and the CARICOM Region, he has taken the time to develop relationships with key government and business leaders. He has extensive knowledge of cultural, infrastructure, local talent, and the right channels for successful projects. As the Chief Operating Officer of Excel Guyana Inc., he works directly with foreign investors seeking to capitalize on Guyana’s economic boom resulting from the Oil & Gas and Mining Sectors. Michael’s experience with Fund Management, Infrastructure and Development projects in the CARICOM Region provides invaluable background for Excel’s strategic partners. Michael’s experience in the CARICOM region also includes managing Dynamic Equity Fund II Ltd., a registered fund in Trinidad & Tobago in addition to forming Capital Acceleration Fund Ltd. Both funds secured equity funding and made successful investments in a portfolio that included investments in private and public companies operating in the exploration/mining and technology sectors. Michael is a graduate with High Distinction from Babson College with a B.S. in Economics / Finance / Investments. He currently resides in Naples, Florida with his family.