Mike Bechtel is a Chief Futurist in Consulting at Deloitte and also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Notre Dame. As a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Ringleader Ventures, Mike plays a key role in venture capital initiatives. Additionally, Mike is a Board Member at IrishAngels and is involved with The BRIEF Lab as a member of the Advisory Board. Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Government from the University of Notre Dame, where studies were completed between 1994 and 1998, following earlier education at Morgan Park Academy from 1990 to 1994.