Philosopher, Technologist, Artist, and Pioneer.
I once crossed digital frontiers as a pioneer of the information age. Now I’m at the forefront of a new era: crossing wisdom frontiers into the inspiration age.
As an entrepreneur, educator, and innovator, I focus on illuminating the convergence of the Metaverse (Web3, AI, XR) and human evolution.
With over 25 years of experience in philosophy, technology, and design, I specialize in building projects and brands of extraordinary function and form.
As founder and CEO of Mythic Systems, I empower purpose-driven creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses to leverage AI, boost productivity, and realize potential while connecting with their ideal audience. I write a newsletter, and produce video content on emerging technologies and the evolving human story.
In 2024, I’m launching Mythic Academy to empower the next generation of world builders. I’m also leading the the creation of Wilder University–a paradigm-shifting institution within the metaverse, designed to shape the future of education.
Purpose
My purpose is to inform, involve, and inspire through philosophy, technology, and art—guiding people through the challenges and opportunities of this extraordinary moment in human history.
Vision
I envision a future when all systems—natural and artificial—synergize and harmonize and as a coherent, healthy planetary super-organism.
Mission
My mission is to create, innovate, and educate at the intersection of conscious autonomy and technology automation, helping individuals to realize their potential while fostering collective intelligence.
Impact
My impact goal is to leave a lasting legacy of hope and purpose for the future of humanity.
Passion & Process
My life’s work is a trans-disciplinary, integrative process of exploration, invention, and creative articulation. This journey begins with deep questions in philosophy & psychology, flows through the precision of technology & science, and blossoms in the expression of art & design.
Pioneering far edges of complex territories, I make maps of meaning, instruments of orientation, and acts of inspiration—guiding others along our evolutionary pathway toward a new humankind.
VOCATIONS
Evolutionary Entrepreneur
I’m the founder and CEO of Mythic Systems, an AI and emerging technology education and innovation organization operating at the intersection of autonomy & automation. Mythic Systems helps creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses leverage AI to boost productivity, realize potential, and lead a purpose-driven life and business.
Metaversal Educator
As the founder of Mythic Academy and Wilder University, I’m establishing a new paradigm educational environment to collaboratively inform, involve, and inspire the next generation of world builders, catalyzing the co-creation of a new paradigm society.
Integral Scholar
I hold a Masters degree (MA) in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness (PCC) from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), with a focus on ancient human history, archetypal psychology, archetypal cosmology, and the evolution of consciousness. I gained a comprehensive and deep understanding of the human condition, and vision for applications of emerging technology to catalyze greater collective intelligence.
Internet Pioneer
Creative technologist, entrepreneur, and AI expert with 10+ years of experience in Web3, and 25+ years of professional experience in digital media and storytelling.
I’ve produced innovative and groundbreaking projects with leading organizations such as AutoDesk, Harvard Medical School, the Institute of Noetic Sciences, the Buckminster Fuller Institute, the California Institute of Integral Studies, the Brain Plasticity Institute, the Resonance Project Foundation, Ken Wilber’s Core Integral, the Center for Electronic Arts, and more in support of ecological, sociological, and culturally creative initiatives.
My seasoned expertise spans creative & technical direction, UX/UI design, project management, multimedia content creation, and digital marketing strategy, delivering products that blend form and function, achieving impactful results for businesses and audiences.
Transmedia Artist
As an artist, I’m inspired to explore the relationship between humans, technology, and meaning making—and to utilize the advents of emerging technology to make the unseen seen. I’m creating a legacy of transmedia art, innovative projects, and participating in a planetary renaissance.
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COLLABORATORS
TESTIMONIALS
Jamen Shively
Former Corporate Strategy Manager at Microsoft
Michael is a one-of-a-kind expert at all things crypto, NFTs, web3. He has helped my organizations strategize in this space, make strategic investments, and develop a vision for our future. He is one of the most broad-minded visionary people I’ve ever known.
Deborah Jacobs
Art Director, Caldwell Snyder
Michael is an amazing teacher! Very engaging and talented. His portfolio and work samples were definitely inspiring to me and the other students — a true ‘flash guru’ — giving Michael more then the needed credibility a teacher needs, to get a 100% of attention from his students!
Paul Rangel
Software Engineer
Great person to work for, am looking forward to working with Michael again.
Marlo McKenzie
Producer, Concentric Media
We brought on Michael to create an interactive map for us, effectively the center piece of our new website. He is a pleasure to work with, full of excellent ideas to creatively solve problems that arise. We are extremely happy with our map!!
Aurora Danai
Artist
Michael is the utmost in professionalism, timeliness, ingenuity and holoism in every sphere.
Joe Skopek
Co-Founder / Creative Director, Chromatrope
I have had the pleasure to consult and work with Michael on several occasions for the Buckminster Fuller Institute. He has an expert understanding of Flash and related technologies, and also brings a wealth of knowledge on sustainability, ecology and earth consciousness.
Jahn Ballard
Founding Director, The Commons
Michael was an absolute pleasure to work with on all levels. We had an extremely difficult challenge which he attacked with relish. He quickly learned some very arcane mathematics in order to make it happen, and created something that has worked well for years. He made the tools do things they were never designed to…
Michael Gosney
Media and Event Producer
Michael can be depended upon for knowledgeable, efficient and highly creative work with Flash and other advanced Web apps.
Marshall Lefferts
Consulting Producer, Buckminster Fuller Institute
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Michael on a few projects and have always enjoyed the experience. His professional integrity, combined with a consistently positive and engaging communication style, has always impressed me and made me feel that the projects were in great hands. And he is deeply knowledgeable technically as well as creative…
Duane Elgin
Author, speaker, media activist
Michael Gaio is a ‘world citizen’ and a creative, brilliant and talented designer and developer. We worked together to create a pioneering visual tool for systems thinking and learning. With only a few guidelines and creative suggestions from me, he quickly developed an elegant, complex, and interactive ‘World Systems Map’ that allows students to learn…
Dave Ellis
President, The Brande Foundation
Michael Gaio created outstanding computer displayed visuals for the three-day leadership workshops I conduct. He was a joy to work with because he understood the complex philosophical concepts that I was presenting, and he was therefore able to create visuals that significantly enhanced my presentations.
Jay Golden
Founder, Wakingstar Storyworks
Michael is a true digital visionary with the chops to bring his ideas to life. He has uncommon skill in creating dimensionality in an evolving medium and the capacity to deliver magic on the screen.
