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Jan 20
4 min

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 1
2 min

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

Sep 17, 2020
3 min

A Track becomes a refuge for athletes as well as a community

The same home stretch that was a refuge for athletes to compete safely this summer became a refuge for many local residents

Sep 15, 2020
2 min

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.

Jun 15, 2020
4 min

Click Moments* that change your trajectory...

A Click Moment includes acting on an opportunity that presents itself in front of you.

Jun 9, 2020
4 min

The Athletic Department and Blue Ribbon Sports...starting young at Nike. 1978-83

I tell people I grew up with the company ( Nike) and love the experiences and relationships I gained through those formative years.

Jun 5, 2020
3 min

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 1, 2020
3 min

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

May 29, 2020
3 min

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 28, 2020
3 min

If track spikes could talk...1973-Day 4 of 5

The sport of track and field including cross country created friendships and memories for life. I am impressed with the craftsmanship.

May 25, 2020
2 min

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, 2020
5 min

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 13, 2020
5 min

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

Apr 22, 2020
3 min

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 17, 2020
1 min

IncubatorU Media HIghlights

Michael Bergmann's Media Updates:

Apr 15, 2020
5 min

Fearless Innovation Together

Perfect conditions, an electric atmosphere, and three fit and determined athletes created a magical moment for thousands of local track fans

Oct 21, 2019
8 min

Team Transformation Inspired by those on the team!

I have so many stories about how an organization or team has all the tools in the world to be great but something gets in the way of that...

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