WHO WE ARE
We're a boutique creative studio for social innovation, backed by a consortium of researchers, scientists, educators and artists exploring the verges of human potential
WHEN LUMINARIES IMAGINE A BOLD FUTURE, WE HELP THEM BRING IT TO LIFE
FEATURED WORK
Rooting every project in the transformative power of a true story
OUR STORY
The Firebrand Company is founded by Mike McGalliard, an educator and social entrepreneur for over 33 years
For over 33 years, Mike has built companies, schools and campaigns that advance the holistic wellbeing of children. He’s founded/co-founded five organizations, including LA Promise Fund, a regional leader in school transformation for over 20 years. Mike’s helped design, launch or restructure several schools and organizations—including traditional, private and charter schools—and served as CEO across four nonprofit companies for over 18 years.
Throughout his career, he’s collaborated with some of the world’s most beloved change-makers, including Pharrell Williams, Goldie Hawn, Jamie Oliver and Common, as well as brands including LEGO, Google, and Amazon. In 2015, Mike was named Champion in LEGO’s Re-Imagine Learning Challenge and an Ashoka “Globalizer Fellow” for his work to design the beloved campaign, The Global Cardboard Challenge.
Mike is the industry go-to for creative insights and blunt commentary on the state of the nonprofit and education sectors, and for connecting people and ideas for unconventional mashups.
CHICAGO DREAM SUMMIT™
for Opportunity Youth, hosted by Common
MEET OUR ADVISORS
Our work is guided by a diverse group of creatives across sectors and specialties
WHO WE'VE WORKED WITH
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