Michael Golden is a thought leader and social innovator who champions big ideas and the people behind them. He excels at building and growing enterprises through the power of personal connection.
Michael is guided by the age old principle of “The Golden Mean” — always trying to strike a balance between the passionate heart and the practical mind.
Enterprises and Initiatives
Behind the Crime is a project is designed to show the media how it can play a real role in reducing violent crime — and saving lives.
Americans are fed up with our government — but there’s an answer. In Unlock Congress, Michael shows us how we can unrig the system.
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An innovation in new journalism, The Fulcrum exclusively covers the dysfunctions plaguing our government — and ways to impro
OMD is a breakthrough scholarship program that is fueling quantum leaps in community college achievement.
Michael’s commentary and analysis have been featured in media from coast to coast.
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What clients and colleagues are saying...
“Michael is driven by his sincere passion to make a difference. But it’s his talent for connecting with people that sets him apart. I have witnessed first-hand the amazing growth of One Million Degrees and its contribution to Chicago. The leadership
roles Michael has played in his public service enterprises have helped to change thousands of lives.”
“Michael is driven by his sincere passion to make a difference. But it’s his talent for connecting with people that sets him apart. I have witnessed first-hand the amazing growth of One Million Degrees and its contribution to Chicago.”
“Michael is driven by his sincere passion to make a difference. But it’s his talent for connecting with people that sets him apart.”
“Michael is driven by his sincere passion to make a difference. But it’s his talent for connecting with people that sets him apart. I have witnessed first-hand the amazing growth of One Million Degrees and its contribution to Chicago. The leadership
roles Michael has played in his public service enterprises have helped to change thousands of lives.”
“Michael is driven by his sincere passion to make a difference. But it’s his talent for connecting with people that sets him apart. I have witnessed first-hand the amazing growth of One Million Degrees and its contribution to Chicago.”
Adlai Stevenson III
FORMER US SENATOR AND ILLINOIS TREASURER
Christie Hefner
FORMER CEO & CHAIRMAN PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES
Gery Chico, Principal
CHICO & NUNES FORMER PRESIDENT, CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Melissa Bean
FORMER U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
Melissa Bean
FORMER U.S. REPRESENTATIVE