Michael J.J. Tiffany

Michael J.J. Tiffany is a technology entrepreneur and self-described "gentleman hacker" based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.1 Here are some key details about his professional background:

Career Highlights

• Current Role: Co-Founder of Fulcra Dynamics Corporation (since December 2021)1 Fulcra is building a cybernetic operating system to put personal data to work for individuals.

• Previous Notable Position: Co-founder and President of HUMAN (June 2017 - March 2022)1

  • HUMAN became a "unicorn" (valued at over $1 billion) and a "centaur" (earning over $100 million in annual recurring revenue)
  • Focused on product direction, strategic partnerships, sales, and team building
  • The company raised less than $150 million in lifetime funding and acquired two companies

Other Roles and Achievements

• Director on the Board of Singularity & Co (2012-2017)1
• Adviser to Beeminder.com (2011-2015)1
• Research Fellow at Critical Assets Labs (2011-2012)1
• Senior Director of Customer Applications at SureWest Communications (2000-2002)1

Entrepreneurial Philosophy

Tiffany focuses on "enduringly difficult problems" that create opportunities for accretive innovation.1 He believes in action-oriented groups that work to improve the world directly and enjoys being part of teams that tackle challenging issues like internet search and Turing's Imitation Game.1

Hacker Culture

Tiffany identifies as one of the ninjas.org hackers and promotes a "happy warrior hacker culture" that combines fighting for important causes while maintaining a lighthearted approach.1