Michael Ventura
Michael Ventura is an accomplished leader, practitioner, and educator. As the founder of Sub Rosa, he advised organizations from the ACLU, Goldman Sachs, Google, Microsoft, and Nike to well-respected institutions such as The United Nations and the Obama-Biden Administration. Michael serves as faculty at the Esalen Institute and in private practice working with individuals seeking personal growth and mentorship. His book, Applied Empathy (Simon & Schuster 2018) explores the intersectionality of leadership and self development through the practice of empathy.
He served as a board member and advisor to a variety of organizations including Behance, The Burning Man Project, The Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, the Tribal Link Foundation, and a variety of growth-stage businesses. He is a visiting lecturer at institutions such as The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, Princeton University, and the United States Military Academy at West Point.