Michael Potter is a renowned entrepreneur, social enterprise advisor, and documentary filmmaker. He is the founder of the non-profit organization, Geeks Without Frontiers, which focuses on helping underserved communities access technology to address societal challenges. Potter is also a senior fellow at the International Institute of Space Commerce and a member of the advisory board of the Lifeboat Foundation. Before starting Geeks Without Frontiers, Michael was an international telecommunications analyst at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C. He has a diverse educational background, having completed a Doctorate in Space Achievement from the International Space University, an MS degree from the London School of Economics, and a BA from California State University at Sacramento.

In addition to his charitable work, Michael runs a small family advisory investment firm, Paradigm Ventures, specializing in green, sustainable, and high-technology projects. His firm was a founding investor in Mary's Gone Crackers and the Danish communications provider Global Connect. Before founding Paradigm Ventures, Michael was Vice Chairman, co-founder, and President of Esprit Telecom plc, a pan-European competitive telecommunications service provider. During his 8 years at Esprit, his team grew to 1,000 employees across 9 European countries, with a market capitalization of a billion US dollars.

As an accomplished documentary filmmaker, Michael focuses on humanity's greatest challenges through his multi-award-winning films. He has also founded two scholarships for innovation and entrepreneurship in honor of pioneering astronauts Kalpana Chawla and Ilan Ramon. Additionally, he has been a TED conference participant (also an organizer of TEDx events) and a faculty member at the International Space University.

Overall, Michael Potter is an entrepreneurial visionary with diverse experience in business, technology, and sociology. He leverages his knowledge and expertise for social impact by bridging innovative technologies and underserved communities.