Christopher Michel

Christopher Michel is an accomplished professional with a diverse portfolio of roles spanning arts, photography, technology, and advisory positions. Currently serving as Artist-in-Residence at both The Long Now Foundation and The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Michel also holds the position of Managing Director at Nautilus Ventures, focusing on seed-stage investments in start-ups. In addition, Michel contributes as a Board Member at Catchlight.io and as a National Advisory Board Member for the Union of Concerned Scientists. With a career highlight of storytelling through photography, which includes capturing images in extreme environments, Michel's experience also encompasses advisory roles at Adventure Scientists and Ne Timeas Restaurant Group. Previously, Michel was a Board Member at Dale Carnegie and an Advisor at The Center for Investigative Reporting. Michel's educational background includes an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.