# Michael Fenchel

> Michael Fenchel is the co-founder and co-CEO of Breathe for Change. A University of Michigan graduate in math and physics, he has worked across educator training, coworking, music software, and leadership development. His earlier projects include the traveling creative studio 7Cees and Madison coworking community 100state; he also co-founded PRDX with Adriana Robertson.

- **Role:** Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Breathe for Change
- **Organizations:** Breathe for Change, 100state, PRDX, 7Cees, Prism.fm, BlueTree Network
- **Education:** Degree in math and physics; exact degree designation not specified in the public team biography, University of Michigan
- **Known for:** Received the 2013 Dane and Beyond award at the Isthmus Independent Business Awards for his work at 100state., Co-founded Breathe for Change with Ilana Nankin in 2015., Helped build 100state’s coworking community in Madison.

## Career timeline

- **2009** — Completed his University of Michigan studies; LinkedIn lists attendance from 2005 to 2009.
- **2011** — Launched the 7Cees traveling creative studio with Alex Connelly and Sam Lundsten in a converted school bus.
- **2013** — Served as executive director of 100state and received the Isthmus Independent Business Awards Dane and Beyond award.
- **2014** — Participated in the first 100Thanks event, singing with Andrew Conley, according to member Ibrahim Harun.
- **2015** — Partnered with Ilana Nankin to build Breathe for Change.
- **2023** — Discussed introspection and the seasons of life on Raj Jana’s podcast on March 14.
- **2026** — Continued as Breathe for Change co-founder and co-CEO; participated in public conversations about human intelligence and education.

## Achievements

- Received the 2013 Dane and Beyond award at the Isthmus Independent Business Awards for his work at 100state.
- Co-founded Breathe for Change with Ilana Nankin in 2015.
- Helped build 100state’s coworking community in Madison.
- Co-founded PRDX with Adriana Robertson.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — A July 22 Breathe for Change article discussed Fenchel’s physics-informed framing of connections between educators and students and linked to a conversation with Ilana Nankin.
- **2026-03** — Appeared with Ilana Nankin in the March 27 A Work of Heart conversation about human intelligence, agency, and AI in education.
- **2026-01** — Co-authored the January 27 founders’ letter describing Breathe for Change’s evolving focus on human intelligence and a refreshed brand.

## Links

- Website: https://www.prdx.co/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfenchel

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Last updated: 2026-10-11