Michael Pirron is the founder and Chief Mission Officer of Impact Makers, a pioneering benefit corporation that was founded to donate 100% of its profits to community charities. With over 25 years of experience in management and technology consulting, Michael has worked across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Michael is a recognized leader in social entrepreneurship, committed to leveraging business as a force for good. He has served on the boards of the Social Venture Network, a community of leaders committed to building a just and sustainable world through business, and the American Sustainable Business Network, which advocates for policies supporting an equitable, regenerative, and just economy. Atlas Refused to Shrug - He Stood Firm is his first published book.