Kevin Michael
About Kevin Michael
Kevin Michael is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tempo Labs, which focuses on integrating AI to improve UI development. He has extensive experience in product management and development, having held various roles at companies such as Draper AI, Perpetua, and Microsoft.
Work at Tempo Labs
Kevin Michael currently serves as Co-Founder and CEO of Tempo Labs, a position he has held since 2023. The company is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Tempo Labs focuses on integrating artificial intelligence to improve the speed and quality of user interface development directly within the codebase. The initiative was inspired by challenges encountered during the development of Kevin's previous startup, Perpetua. Tempo Labs aims to facilitate collaboration between designers and engineers by enabling direct interaction on the codebase. The company was also part of the Y Combinator Summer 2023 batch.
Previous Experience
Before founding Tempo Labs, Kevin Michael held several significant positions in various organizations. He worked at Social Capital LP as a Product Fellow for three months in 2016. He founded and served as CEO of Six Club from 2016 to 2017, which was later acquired by Draper AI. Kevin then took on the role of Head of Product at Draper AI from 2017 to 2021. He also worked at Perpetua as Head of Product from 2017 to 2023. His earlier experience includes roles as a Software Engineer Intern at Microsoft and as a Product Management Intern at ezhome.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Michael studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Systems Design Engineering. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in product management and engineering principles. Kevin's expertise spans product development, user interface design, and the integration of technology solutions, particularly in the context of AI and low-code tools.
Internships and Early Career
In the early stages of his career, Kevin Michael gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as a Software Developer at Infosys in Bangalore, India, and as a Product Management Intern at ezhome in Palo Alto, California, both in 2014. Additionally, he served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Waterloo and as a Product Management Intern at JSI Telecom. These roles contributed to his understanding of product management and software development.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Kevin Michael demonstrated leadership early in his career as a Student Trustee for the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board from 2012 to 2013. This role involved representing student interests and contributing to decision-making processes within the school board. His involvement in educational governance reflects his commitment to community engagement and leadership development.