Michael Potter

Michael Potter

Michael Potter is an entrepreneur, social enterprise advisor, and documentary filmmaker based in Austin, Texas. He currently serves on the Board of Advisors for ManSat Ltd., a Manx registered and Manx owned private company.1

Key Experience

• Founder and Board of Directors of Geeks Without Frontiers since August 20071
• Film Director of "Orphans of Apollo" and Free Radical Productions since January 20091
• Distinguished Lecturer and Faculty Member at International Space University since January 20051
• Member of the Board of Trustees at International Space University from February 2005 to December 20091
• TED Conference Participant and TEDx Organizer from February 2005 to 20151
• Co-Chair of the Entrepreneurship Faculty of the inaugural class of Singularity University from 2008 to 20131

Education

• Master of Science (MSc), Economics - International Relations from London School of Economics and Political Science from 1986 to 19881
• Doctorate Space Achievement from International Space University in June 2018 for "distinguished accomplishments in support of humanity's exploration and use of space."1

Notable Awards and Honors

• Vision of the Future Award from Space Frontier Foundation for directing the film "Orphans of Apollo" and communicating the New Space Revolution to public audiences1
• Paradigm Award from European Competitive Telecommunications Association for contribution to the development of a competitive market, lower prices and consumer choice1
• Commissioned a Colonel/Honorary Aide-De-Camp by the Governor of Kentucky1
• Served as a judge for various film festivals and competitions1

Michael Potter has been an influential figure in the space industry, entrepreneurship, and social enterprise. His work has focused on bringing connectivity and digital tools to underserved communities around the world.2