Mike Cannon-Brookes is a name synonymous with innovation and success in the tech industry. As the co-founder and co-CEO of Atlassian, an enterprise software company known for its products like Jira, Confluence, and Trello, Cannon-Brookes has played a pivotal role in transforming how businesses manage and collaborate on projects. His journey from a university student to a billionaire entrepreneur is a compelling story of vision, resilience, and strategic thinking.
Early Life and Education
Born on November 17, 1979, in New Haven, Connecticut, Mike Cannon-Brookes moved to Australia at a young age. He attended Cranbrook School in Sydney, where his passion for technology began to take shape. After high school, Cannon-Brookes pursued a degree in information systems at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). It was here that he met Scott Farquhar, who would become his business partner and co-founder of Atlassian.
