Betting on bold ideas: Michael Ruffolo’s path from Odette to Shopify
University of Windsor alumnus Michael Ruffolo, head of creator and influencer partnerships at Shopify, credits his experience on the Odette Debate Team with shaping the partnership-focused approach that has guided his career. (SUZIE REECER/Tiger's Eye/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Some of life's most valuable lessons happen outside the classroom.
For University of Windsor alumnus Michael Ruffolo, travelling across North America as a member of the Odette Debate Team offered more than an opportunity to compete.
It provided a foundation in collaboration, persuasion and critical thinking that would shape his career at the forefront of the creator economy.