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25

Years of
experience

Professional Bio:

Mitchell Robertson is an entrepreneur and workforce development leader with more than 25 years of experience across technology, education, energy, aeronautics, and business development. His work focuses on connecting talent development, entrepreneurship, and private sector engagement to create practical pathways to employment and economic growth. As co-founder of LevelUp Economy, Mitchell leads strategy and international partnerships, working with employers, education institutions, governments, and funders to align training and business development with local economic needs. His areas of expertise include workforce program design, entrepreneurial support, institutional capacity strengthening, and partnerships that connect education to employer demand. Previously, as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Growth at Code Fellows, Mitchell worked to expand access to technology education through strategic partnerships and workforce development initiatives. His broader career includes building and supporting ventures, developing international business relationships, and translating new opportunities into programs and operating plans. Mitchell also works with executives, founders, and institutional leaders on applied AI adoption. He helps organizations assess how AI affects strategy, operations, and workforce needs, and develop the skills and practical judgment required for implementation. He brings a private sector perspective to economic development, with an emphasis on local ownership, commercially relevant skills, and programs that strengthen the organizations responsible for sustaining them. Based in Seattle, he works internationally at the intersection of workforce development, innovation, and economic opportunity.
Skills & Expertise:

International Development; Economic Growth; Technology & Innovation; National Security / Defense

Sectors of Work:

Program/Project Management; Localization / Capacity Strengthening; Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL); Stakeholder Engagement; Budget & Finance; Strategic Planning; Digital Development / ICT4D; Infrastructure / Energy; Private Sector Engagement; Other: Workforce Development; Entrepreneurship and SME Development; Applied AI Strategy and Adoption; Innovation Ecosystem Development; Employer-Aligned Learning; International Partnership Development

Languages Spoken:

English, Spanish

Economic Growth & Workforce Development Leader

Mitchell Robertson

Economic Growth & Workforce Development Leader

Economic Growth and Workforce Development Leader with 25+ Years of Experience in Entrepreneurship, International Partnerships, and AI Training Technology Adoption

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