Technology Entrepreneur & Venture Capital Leader; Co-Founder of Clearco; Youngest Judge on CBC's "Dragons' Den"

Toronto, Canada
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Michele Romanow Biography

Michele Romanow is a Canadian technology entrepreneur and venture capital leader. While studying civil engineering at Queen's University, Romanow founded The Tea Room, a coffee shop focused on zero consumer waste. She went on to start six companies before turning 35, including SnapSaves, which was acquired by Groupon, and Buytopia.ca, acquired by Emerge. Romanow has built and exited multiple businesses, establishing a significant presence in the Canadian startup and innovation ecosystem.

Romanow became the youngest judge on CBC's "Dragons' Den," where she has contributed expertise in e-commerce, technology development, and digital marketing. Her role on the show has brought a digitally focused perspective to the panel, influencing both fellow investors and entrepreneurs.

Romanow is also the co-founder of Clearco, a major e-commerce investor and one of a select group of fintech unicorns with a female founder. Under her leadership, Clearco invested more than $5 billion into over 10,500 companies across 13 countries, utilizing a revenue-sharing model that allows founders to scale without giving up equity. This approach has influenced the venture capital industry and positioned Clearco as a leader in fintech and e-commerce investment.

Romanow has received recognition from Fortune's "40 Under 40," the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader, WXN's "100 Most Powerful in Canada," and as Canada's Angel Investor of the Year. She received the Innovation Award from the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. Her work has been featured in Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, TechCrunch, and The Globe and Mail.

Romanow co-founded the Canadian Entrepreneurship Initiative with Richard Branson and has hosted the Audible Original podcast "The Revisionaries." She has developed digital solutions for global brands such as P&G, Netflix, Starbucks, and Cirque du Soleil. Romanow serves as a director for Vail Resorts, BBTV, and Queen's School of Business. She frequently speaks on topics including fintech, venture capital, entrepreneurship, and the democratization of capital.

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Clearco Case Study feat. Michele Romanow

Clearco Case Study feat. Michele Romanow

Michele Romanow co-founder and CEO of Clearco is a serial entrepreneur and investor who started six companies before her 35th birthday.

‘Dragon’s Den’ Alum Michele Romanow: How I Made it

‘Dragon’s Den’ Alum Michele Romanow: How I Made it

The co-founder and president of Clearbanc joins Fortune’s MPW International Summit.

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