Where does Michael Gibson work?

Michael Gibson is Founder and General Partner at 1517.

What check size does Michael Gibson write?

Michael Gibson typically writes checks of $50K – $400K.

Where did Michael Gibson go to school?

Michael Gibson studied at University of Oxford (Philosophy); University of Chicago (Master's degree, Classics and Classical Languages); New York University (Bachelor of Arts (BA)).

Michael Gibson

Investor

Founder and General Partner at 1517

Colorado

Writes $50K – $400K checks · typically $250K

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270 people in our graph share verified history with Michael — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Shardul ShahunlockedMichael: together at University of Chicago (2002–2003)

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×3Michael: together at University of Chicago

About

Michael Gibson, a former philosophy professor and long-time Thiel Fellowship operator, applies a humanities lens—prioritizing reasoning and character over credentials—to spot unconventional young technical talent before teams coalesce.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

m•••@1517fund.comreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSaaS

Experience

1517 FundFounder and General Partnercurrent2015 — presentSan Francisco
The Thiel FoundationVice President for Grants2011 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area
Thiel Capital LLCPrincipal2010 — 2015San Francisco
MIT Technology ReviewEditorial Assistant2006 — 2007

Skills & more

Strategy3Public Speaking1Non-profits10Research7Social Media12Entrepreneurship33Data Analysis3Copywriting3Fundraising7Marketing Communications2Social Media Marketing5Blogging7

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Social NetworkingProduct ManagementPublic RelationsVenture CapitalStart-ups

Languages Greek, Ancient (to 1453) · Latin

From Michael's professional profile.

Colleagues at 1517

Ben Patterson

General Partner (Elementum Ventures); Managing Partner (Ten VC), Ten VC at Elementum Ventures

Danielle Strachman

Investor at NZVC

Fernando Pontaza

Investor at Invariantes Fund

Haylee

Operations Partner at 1517

Moufeed Kaddoura

Founder/CEO at Kenota (formerly ExVivo Labs)

Network1

Danielle Strachman

Investor at NZVC

Investors connected to Michael in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Gibson?: Michael Gibson, a former philosophy professor and long-time Thiel Fellowship operator, applies a humanities lens—prioritizing reasoning and character over credentials—to spot unconventional young technical talent before teams coalesce.
Where does Michael Gibson work?: Michael Gibson is Founder and General Partner at 1517.
What does Michael Gibson invest in?: Michael Gibson invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, SaaS.
What check size does Michael Gibson write?: Michael Gibson typically writes checks of $50K – $400K.
Where did Michael Gibson go to school?: Michael Gibson studied at University of Oxford (Philosophy); University of Chicago (Master's degree, Classics and Classical Languages); New York University (Bachelor of Arts (BA)).

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Also attended University of Chicago529

Mark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront Ventures Shardul ShahInvestor at Index Ventures Sam BlackmanEntrepreneur in Residence at GV (Google Ventures)Clay FisherInvestor at Spark Capital Rolanda FuInvestor at Madrona Venture Group Jonas CiplickasPrincipal at Scale Venture Partners

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Also attended New York University616

Jonathan RossFounder of Groq; inventor of Google's TPU — now at Nvidia Gabriella GiglioHR & Executive Talent at General Catalyst Andrea EchstenkamperVP of Marketing at Heavybit Rami BranitzkyPartner at Sapphire Ventures Zach WhiteInvestment Team at 8VC Ankita TiwariPrograms Manager at StartX

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Shared employers

Also worked at The Thiel Foundation51

Ritesh AgarwalFounder & CEO of OYO Sebastian CaliriInvestment Team at 8VC Kevin WangCEO, FOSSA Inc. at OSS Capital Andrew BrackinPartner at Gradient investing across vertical AI, healthcare, and the application layer Ian LeePrincipal at Signum Capital Danielle StrachmanInvestor at NZVC

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Also worked at Thiel Capital LLC15

Madeline SteitzOperator at Impatient Ventures James FitzgeraldManaging Partner at Valar Ventures Llc Andrew McCormackStrategic Advisor at Valar Ventures Llc Erin Ashley PorterfieldEmployee at Valar Ventures Llc Neil PaiGeneral Counsel at Founders Fund Max SamuelPartner at SNÖ Ventures

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Also worked at MIT Technology Review11

Conor MyhrvoldInvestor at NZVC Dmitry GrishinFounding Partner at Grishin Robotics Nobuhiro SekiCIO at Monozukuri Ventures Marek KotelnickiManaging Partner at VIGO Ventures Gonçalo PerdigãoCo-founder, Algorithm G at HyperNest Nate NickersonCommunications and Public Affairs Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)

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