Mike Hren is the founding coach/facilitator of Mashup U. He earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and 2 engineering degrees – while serving in the US Air Force. After starting in the corporate world, Mike transitioned to small business with 6 startups companies – including building a brick oven in his basement, growing the business into 4 fast casual restaurants in 5 years — and selling the company. Mike is married, a father of 3 sons, and lives in the South Hills of Pittsburgh.