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Michael Belinsky

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Director & Institute Lead, AI Institute at Schmidt Sciences
📍 New York, New York, United States

Michael leads the AI Institute at Schmidt Sciences, focusing on leveraging AI for social good. A social entrepreneur and expert in impact investing, he co-founded Instiglio and was a Principal at The Bridgespan Group. He holds degrees from Harvard Kennedy School and Dartmouth College.

Driven by a mission to create positive social change, Michaels interests center on global development and philanthropy. He is dedicated to fostering the next generation of leaders in technology and science, personally overseeing fellowship programs designed to nurture emerging talent in the AI field.

He was named one of Forbes "30 Under 30" in Social Entrepreneurship and is an Echoing Green Fellow.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Director & Institute Lead, AI Institute
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
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AI for Social Good
Leads the AI Institute at Schmidt Sciences, building programs like AI2050 to ensure the development of beneficial artificial intelligence for society.
Impact Investing
His career spans over 15 years in impact investing, focusing on funding and leading teams to drive positive social outcomes through strategic financial investments.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Director & Institute Lead, AI Institute
Schmidt Sciences
9-2024 - 12-2025
Director, AI Institute
Schmidt Sciences
6-2025
Board Chair
African Tech Futures Lab
11-2021 - 9-2024
Director
Schmidt Futures
6-2015 - 11-2021
Principal
The Bridgespan Group
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Media appearances

New $10 Million AI Safety Science Program Launched for Foundational Research. Featured in Schmidt Sciences
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Education
2010 - 2012
MPP
Harvard Kennedy School
2004 - 2008
BA
Dartmouth College
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