Michael Bush is an author, speaker, advisor, and co-founder of  GrowthWays Partners.  Michael has over 25 years of experience leading venture-backed businesses in the natural products, healthcare, and bioinformatics industries. As president and CEO of probiotic innovator Ganeden, Michael grew the company’s patented ingredient market to over 65 countries and more than 1,000 SKUS, culminating with the 2017 merger with Kerry, Inc. for over $150 million.                                        

He has participated in raising over $200 million in growth capital and has participated in dozens of M&A transactions including successful exits worth over $325 million. 

In addition to his work at GrowthWays, Michael is a husband, father of three fabulous daughters, musician, investor, and board member for several for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. He is passionate about entrepreneurship and the natural products industry and speaks frequently at industry events, including BevNet, Natural Products Expo, and Supply Side. He holds Biomedical Technology and Business Administration degrees and is a certified Meditation Instructor.