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Michael Gibson co-founded 1517 Fund, where he backs founders without conventional credentials and scientists pursuing deep technology. He helped launch and run the Thiel Fellowship and wrote Paper Belt on Fire, a memoir about supporting unconventional talent and challenging the university credential system.
Michael Gibson co-founded 1517 Fund, where he backs founders without conventional credentials and scientists pursuing deep technology. He helped launch and run the Thiel Fellowship and wrote Paper Belt on Fire, a memoir about supporting unconventional talent and challenging the university credential system.
Career
Co-Founder and General Partner at 1517 Fund from 2015 to Present
Co-Founder at Thiel Fellowship from 2010 to 2015Helped launch and run the fellowship supporting young people building companies and projects outside conventional college paths.Investing Announcements
Cosigns Received
These Cosigners say Michael shaped their career
Stacey FerreiraFounder and CEO of Dealer Merchandising
Michael Patrick Gibson and Danielle Strachman … They taught me to believe in myself; in my abilities to change the world.