My entrepreneurship journey began with one simple decision: to get healthy.
It was a simple decision to make, because I was 300 pounds and struggling to find the energy to work and to see my own future.
“Making something out of nothing is not magic, it’s hard work.”
In 1995, I had no idea how to lose weight the healthy way
I fell for the low-fat fad diet as my go-to solution.
I set-off to get ‘healthy’ by cutting the fat and ramping up my exercise plan, but soon realized I’d gone too far. I lost too much weight, felt lethargic all the time and was overall…still unhealthy.
A lot of experimentation later, I discovered that hemp hearts offered the right combination of essential fats to enhance my diet, allow me to build the strength and start feeling amazing every day.
That’s how I ended up co-founding Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods in 1998, and began my journey to dedicate over 25 years of my life studying and practicing natural health.
But I haven’t stopped there.
I’ve learned that just because we grow up poor, doesn’t mean we can’t build extraordinary wealth.
Just because we are not formally schooled, doesn’t mean we can’t become fully educated.
Just because we are unhealthy, doesn’t mean we can’t build vibrant health.
If I can do it, anyone can do it.
Now after multiple 9-figure business exits, I coach, mentor, and advise entrepreneurs, helping them discover their authentic business passions, build world class companies and live their best life every day.
“When your community wants you to win, you’re unstoppable.”
MIKE FATA Bio
Co-founding Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods in 1998, and serving as Chairman of the Board and CEO until 2016, Mike helped guide the strategic sale of the company to Tilray for $419 million dollars in 2019. Since then, Mike has celebrated and supported other business ventures as an entrepreneur, investor, advisor and mentor.
Mike is an author, speaker, and has won numerous awards. Currently Chief Executive Officer of Fata & Associates, Mike is now host of Founder to Mentor podcast, Lifetime Member (Past Chairman) of the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA), Lifetime Member (Past Chairman) of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO Manitoba) and investor/advisor to a portfolio of world class companies.