Asheville LGND 2022 retreat

Aug 6, 2024

16:42:06

Asheville LGND 2022 retreat

Aug 6, 2024

16:42:06

Asheville LGND 2022 retreat

Aug 6, 2024

16:42:06

about

about

about

Mike is a builder at the intersection of technology, policy, and creative strategy. With over 20 years of experience in Washington, D.C., his career spans critical roles in national security, defense technology, and public sector digital transformation, while also establishing him as a creative leader in the private sector.


As a multiple-time founder and consultant, Mike has collaborated with top-tier organizations, including seven Fortune 10 companies, the White House, the Department of Defense, the CIA, and dozens of startups.


His expertise in UX, HCI, branding, cybersecurity, and policy communication has driven mission-critical projects for aerospace giants and shaped high-level government initiatives.

2012 state of the union control room

Mike's unique blend of technical acumen and creative vision has led to groundbreaking work across sectors. He has directed branding projects for global companies, spearheaded product development for international organizations, and served as Art Director for a U.S. President, translating complex policy into compelling digital experiences.


With a growing focus on human-AI interaction, defense, and national security technology, Mike continues to push the boundaries of innovation, leveraging his diverse background to address the challenges of tomorrow.


Based in Maryland, Mike balances his professional pursuits with an active family life and a passion for lacrosse and the great outdoors.

summer '24 - Colorado Mountains

Mike is a builder at the intersection of technology, policy, and creative strategy. With over 20 years of experience in Washington, D.C., his career spans critical roles in national security, defense technology, and public sector digital transformation, while also establishing him as a creative leader in the private sector.


As a multiple-time founder and consultant, Mike has collaborated with top-tier organizations, including seven Fortune 10 companies, the White House, the Department of Defense, the CIA, and dozens of startups.


His expertise in UX, HCI, branding, cybersecurity, and policy communication has driven mission-critical projects for aerospace giants and shaped high-level government initiatives.

2012 state of the union control room

Mike's unique blend of technical acumen and creative vision has led to groundbreaking work across sectors. He has directed branding projects for global companies, spearheaded product development for international organizations, and served as Art Director for a U.S. President, translating complex policy into compelling digital experiences.


With a growing focus on human-AI interaction, defense, and national security technology, Mike continues to push the boundaries of innovation, leveraging his diverse background to address the challenges of tomorrow.


Based in Maryland, Mike balances his professional pursuits with an active family life and a passion for lacrosse and the great outdoors.

summer '24 - Colorado Mountains

Mike is a builder at the intersection of technology, policy, and creative strategy. With over 20 years of experience in Washington, D.C., his career spans critical roles in national security, defense technology, and public sector digital transformation, while also establishing him as a creative leader in the private sector.


As a multiple-time founder and consultant, Mike has collaborated with top-tier organizations, including seven Fortune 10 companies, the White House, the Department of Defense, the CIA, and dozens of startups.


His expertise in UX, HCI, branding, cybersecurity, and policy communication has driven mission-critical projects for aerospace giants and shaped high-level government initiatives.

2012 state of the union control room

Mike's unique blend of technical acumen and creative vision has led to groundbreaking work across sectors. He has directed branding projects for global companies, spearheaded product development for international organizations, and served as Art Director for a U.S. President, translating complex policy into compelling digital experiences.


With a growing focus on human-AI interaction, defense, and national security technology, Mike continues to push the boundaries of innovation, leveraging his diverse background to address the challenges of tomorrow.


Based in Maryland, Mike balances his professional pursuits with an active family life and a passion for lacrosse and the great outdoors.

summer '24 - Colorado Mountains

memberships / affiliations

memberships / affiliations

memberships / affiliations

Non-profit public charity founded in 2023 by U.S. Special Operations, venture capital, and intelligence community members alongside several civilian patriots. Designed to accelerate venture-backed technology startups in the national security sector.

For more than 100 years, NDIA has provided a platform through which leaders in government, industry, and academia can collaborate and provide solutions to advance the national security and defense needs of the nation.

The leading nonpartisan association for driving public-private partnerships to advance intelligence and national security priorities. Brings together committed experts in and out of government to identify, develop, and promote practical and creative solutions to national security problems.

Design’s oldest and largest professional membership organization—with more than 70 chapters and more than 15,000 members—we advance design as a professional craft, strategic advantage, and vital cultural force.

Unites economic innovators, political decision-makers, leading scientists, and representatives of civil society in a global network. Together, we transcend borders, cultures, and systems to advocate for innovations and sustainable changes that pave the way for innovative economies and resilient democracies. These efforts serve as the foundation for a fairer and more livable future.

Non-profit public charity founded in 2023 by U.S. Special Operations, venture capital, and intelligence community members alongside several civilian patriots. Designed to accelerate venture-backed technology startups in the national security sector.

For more than 100 years, NDIA has provided a platform through which leaders in government, industry, and academia can collaborate and provide solutions to advance the national security and defense needs of the nation.

The leading nonpartisan association for driving public-private partnerships to advance intelligence and national security priorities. Brings together committed experts in and out of government to identify, develop, and promote practical and creative solutions to national security problems.

Design’s oldest and largest professional membership organization—with more than 70 chapters and more than 15,000 members—we advance design as a professional craft, strategic advantage, and vital cultural force.

Unites economic innovators, political decision-makers, leading scientists, and representatives of civil society in a global network. Together, we transcend borders, cultures, and systems to advocate for innovations and sustainable changes that pave the way for innovative economies and resilient democracies. These efforts serve as the foundation for a fairer and more livable future.

Non-profit public charity founded in 2023 by U.S. Special Operations, venture capital, and intelligence community members alongside several civilian patriots. Designed to accelerate venture-backed technology startups in the national security sector.

For more than 100 years, NDIA has provided a platform through which leaders in government, industry, and academia can collaborate and provide solutions to advance the national security and defense needs of the nation.

The leading nonpartisan association for driving public-private partnerships to advance intelligence and national security priorities. Brings together committed experts in and out of government to identify, develop, and promote practical and creative solutions to national security problems.

Design’s oldest and largest professional membership organization—with more than 70 chapters and more than 15,000 members—we advance design as a professional craft, strategic advantage, and vital cultural force.

Unites economic innovators, political decision-makers, leading scientists, and representatives of civil society in a global network. Together, we transcend borders, cultures, and systems to advocate for innovations and sustainable changes that pave the way for innovative economies and resilient democracies. These efforts serve as the foundation for a fairer and more livable future.