Michael Brent, PhD in

Michael Brent, PhD

Doer · DISC type ds
Director - Responsible AI at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
📍 Denver, Colorado, United States

Michael leads the Responsible AI program at Boston Consulting Group, leveraging a unique background that spans from a PhD in Philosophy from Columbia University to roles at Microsoft. He specializes in AI governance and risk mitigation, guiding teams to ensure AI systems are built and deployed responsibly.

He is passionate about solving difficult societal problems and co-founded two non-profit, community-based educational organizations: the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research and the Bruce High Quality Foundation University. His academic work explores the philosophy of action and the mind.

Unique fact: Michaels academic research focuses on the concept of "effort" as a fundamental way humans push back against a difficult world.

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Current Role
Director - Responsible AI
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

Long-term Focused
Deliberate Doer
Fast-paced

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

Responsible AI Governance
Leads the global Responsible AI program at BCG, focusing on mitigating ethical risks and ensuring compliance with emerging laws like the EU AI Act.
Philosophy of Mind
Holds a PhD in Philosophy and has published on topics like mental action and consciousness. He recently co-edited a book on the subject.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Director - Responsible AI
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
2-2022 - 1-2024
Senior Manager - Responsible AI
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
10-2020 - 2-2022
Senior Program Manager - Responsible AI
Microsoft
2019 - 9-2020
Data Ethics Officer
Enigma Technologies, Inc.
2014 - 2020
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
University of Denver
In the press

Media appearances

Leaders in Responsible AI: Michael Brent, Director – Responsible AI, Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Featured in Responsible AI Institute
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
University of Toronto
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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