Michael Bush Author | Speaker | Advisor | Co-Founder of GrowthWays Partners Michael Bush is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and strategic advisor with over 25 years of experience in the natural products, healthcare, and bioinformatics industri...

Michael Bush Author | Speaker | Advisor | Co-Founder of GrowthWays Partners Michael Bush is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and strategic advisor with over 25 years of experience in the natural products, healthcare, and bioinformatics industries. As the co-founder of GrowthWays Partners, Michael helps entrepreneurs, founders, and investors maximize the enterprise value of their businesses while fostering impact far beyond financial returns. Previously, as President and CEO of Ganeden, a groundbreaking probiotic innovator, Michael led the company’s patented ingredient to global success—achieving distribution in over 65 countries and more than 1,000 SKUs. This growth culminated in a $155 million merger with Kerry, Inc. in 2017. Over his career, Michael has raised more than $200 million in growth capital and been a key player in M&A transactions totaling over $325 million. A sought-after speaker, Michael shares his passion for entrepreneurship and the natural products industry at leading events like BevNet, Natural Products Expo, and SupplySide. He is a certified meditation instructor, an active investor, and a board member for multiple for-profit and nonprofit organizations. When he’s not advising or speaking, Michael is a husband, proud father of three daughters, and a musician. He holds degrees in Biomedical Technology and Business Administration and remains deeply committed to empowering mission-driven businesses to thrive.