Mike founded Commonplace to realise a vision of better places through engagement and collaboration, which he originally put forward at TEDx Parliament. Commonplace has gone from strength to strength, with over 200 projects for over 100 customers including HS2 and Highways England, councils such as Waltham Forest and Lewisham, Newcastle, Bristol and Norwich; developers such as Grosvenor and Grainger, and housing associations Clarion and Peabody.

Mike is by background a digital engagement expert, and has previously developed technology businesses across media, public and commercial sectors.