VENTURES · BUILT FROM EXPERIENCE
Built from the
problem outward.
Businesses, platforms and creative projects shaped by firsthand experience—designed to make information, opportunity and growth more accessible.
FEATURED VENTURE · ACTIVE
MLV Digital
MLV Digital builds professional websites, brand systems, hosting and practical digital growth infrastructure for businesses ready to strengthen how they show up and perform online.
STRATEGY
brand, website and growth systems built around practical business outcomes
DIGITAL DELIVERY
web design, digital marketing, hosting and ongoing support under one roof
ACTIVE VENTURE
the newest venture in Mike’s portfolio and its current featured business
VENTURE PORTFOLIO
Different businesses.
One builder’s mindset.
02
Oilfield Now
FOUNDED · SCALED · EXITED 2024
A North American oil and gas news, employment and marketing platform built to connect workers, employers and industry information in one field-relevant ecosystem.
03
Energy Job Shop
FOUNDED · SCALED · ACQUIRED
A North American energy employment platform connecting workers, employers, recruiters and training providers.
04
Alberta Locals
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT PLATFORM
A regional platform created to help unemployed Albertans find local employers, opportunities and practical job information.
05
Future Businesses
IN DEVELOPMENT
A home for the next practical platform, service or digital business built from a real market need.
The operating philosophy
01
Start with lived friction
The strongest ideas begin with a problem understood from inside the industry or community.
02
Build the useful version
Launch something clear and valuable, then strengthen it through real users and operating feedback.
03
Earn trust before scale
Audience, partnerships and growth follow when the platform consistently serves the people it was built for.