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Our board

The people behind it.

Our board sets the foundation's direction and holds it to its promises.

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Michael Griswold

Founder · Board Member

Michael Griswold leads the foundation. A serial founder, philanthropist and family office principal, he has spent more than 15 years building companies, most recently with AI.

He founded Accredited Capitalists, a private membership network of more than 800 investors, founders and family offices, leads strategic lending at InnerCircle Lending, and advises founders on growth, capital and AI.

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Chris Sullivan

Board Member

Chris Sullivan is a real estate investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He also leads Sullivan Fantastic, his live entertainment brand, and has made inspiring the next generation his mission.

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Damon Mathews

Board Member

Damon Mathews retired from the U.S. military after 29 years, from the Marine Corps' Presidential Honor Guard to combat and peacekeeping deployments.

He founded PSOT Productions, a veteran-owned Houston film and media company behind the feature film Blood Swap and the series Texas Untold, and serves on the board of Veterans Accession House, a transitional home for veterans.