Mike is a cultural economist and strategist, co-founder of the National Institute for Institute Competitiveness, co-founder of Common Ground Conversations on Race in America, co-author of "Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship" (a textbook used in more than 30 colleges and universities), and co-author of "A Playbook for Improving Diversity and Inclusion in Entrepreneurship Centers" published by the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA).