Mike Cannon-Brookes
Mike Cannon-Brookes is an Australian tech entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and co-CEO of Atlassian, a global leader in SaaS tools for software development and team collaboration. With a background in information systems from the University of New South Wales, he co-launched Atlassian in 2002 without external funding. His expertise lies in software engineering, product development, and scaling global tech businesses. Beyond Atlassian, Cannon-Brookes is a strong advocate for clean energy and climate tech investments in Australia. He’s also involved in sustainable infrastructure projects and holds interests in venture capital and technology innovation that drive environmental and social impact.
Skills
Social Media Influence
79k Followers on LinkedIn, 105.1K Followers on X
Awards & Recognition
• Fast Company Most Innovative
• TIME100 Climate
• Entrepreneur of the Year
• The Forum of Young Global Leaders
Co-Founder & CEO
Atlassian
2022-
Co-founded Atlassian, a collaboration software company, in 2002. He has served as CEO, overseeing the company's growth into a global leader in team collaboration tools.
Founder
Grok Ventures
2016-
Established Grok Ventures, a private investment company focusing on sustainable and innovative technologies.
Adjunct Professor, School of Computer Science and Engineering
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Serves as an adjunct professor, contributing to the academic community in the field of computer science and engineering.
Michael Cannon-Brookes was born on 17 November 1979 in Connecticut, US.