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Fearless Innovation Together
It has been a busy Summer and Fall in Maupin, Oregon with an amazing amount of work by amazing partners. We are very close to...
Oct 28, 20212 min read


Vibrant and wired communities drive new opportunities!
During the past 12 months I have seen rural communities that have brought fiber networks to their towns creating economic and educational
Jan 20, 20214 min read


Focus on what is possible
Our ability to provide a clear vision and mission to our network of coaches and partners for the benefit of these athletes
Jan 1, 20212 min read


Seed, scale and replicate
The approach at IncubatorU takes ideas that begin as a seed and aligns people, processes and projects to be able to scale.
Sep 14, 20202 min read


Click Moments* that change your trajectory...
A Click Moment includes acting on an opportunity that presents itself in front of you.
Jun 15, 20204 min read


Ask yourself how you can help... I asked at at Age 16: Do you need shoes tested?
The simplicity of the approach to reach out to see if you can help resulted with the loading up my car with 3-4 cases of prototype Nikes
Jun 5, 20203 min read


Grit, passion and the permission to dream.......
My intention is to bring inspiration and and share an approach through my experiences and stories that I can help you have your own approach
Jun 1, 20203 min read


If track spikes could talk.....Day 5 of 5!
I have to admit it has been fun for me to research some of the spikes and remember those early memories of my first few sets of spikes.
May 29, 20203 min read


If track spikes could talk...1952-Day 3 of 5
This spike saw competition in 1952-53 while my Dad was studying and working his way through Willamette University in Salem Oregon.
May 27, 20202 min read


If track spikes could talk...1950-Day 2 of 5
I love these spikes that have the first "brand logo" even though I am not sure what brand had the vision to design the wrap around nylon web
May 26, 20202 min read


If track spikes could talk...1948-Day 1 of 5
I love the history and heritage of products and want to share as I continue to go through my archives
May 25, 20202 min read


What would Geoff Do ?
This was the question I would ask myself with every decision that I would make during my final few years at Nike. I would describe this...
May 24, 20205 min read


PHK's Wisdom 'What if...... 2010
PHK wrote this in May of 2010 at least 6 months after the layoffs and I imagine it was directed at the senior leadership at that time.
May 20, 20202 min read


Virtual team Leadership
I would love to work with your company or organization to build a strategy that brings your virtual team together to create a great place to
May 13, 20205 min read


Negotiate! everything that you do depends upon it.
We were always thrown into situations that we were not necessarily "trained" to handle but along the way our leaders helped guide us with so
May 12, 20202 min read


thoughts in quarantine
The current stay at home recommendations are difficult in so many ways. We are used to getting out, visiting friends, going out to eat,...
May 6, 20205 min read


Red truck outdoor experience bridges two great learning opportunities
It is in my nature to push big ideas forward and it is to my benefit or detriment that I keep pushing and never give up. I started a...
Apr 29, 20203 min read


Innovation at the Intersection
We love any opportunity that has the potential to bring a diverse group of people together to accomplish something spectacular.
Apr 21, 20203 min read


IncubatorU Media HIghlights
Michael Bergmann's Media Updates:
Apr 17, 20201 min read


Fearless Innovation Together
Perfect conditions, an electric atmosphere, and three fit and determined athletes created a magical moment for thousands of local track fans
Apr 14, 20205 min read
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