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4 days ago
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.

Aug 31
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

Jun 15
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
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
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
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
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
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 27
2 min

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 21
2 min

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 18
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

May 13
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

May 12
2 min

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 7
5 min

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, ...

Apr 30
3 min

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 comp...

Apr 24
4 min

Working with Michael at IncubatorU- what people say:

I continue to experience every time we talk is his ability to merge big ideas with real-world action.

Apr 22
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
1 min

IncubatorU Media HIghlights

Michael Bergmann's Media Updates:

Apr 15
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

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