Michael Tant

Co-founder and General Partner at Citizen X Crypto Ventures

2021 - Current

Vice President of NIHD

2019 - 2021

Cryptocurrency Trader and Investor

2016 - 2021

Professional Speaking and Debate Coach

2015 - 2021

I have my own successful private debate coaching company, for hundreds of students across the country. I focus on coaching high school students that compete in STOA, NCFCA, and NSDA. I've had multiple students win national championships in different formats under my tutelage. -Lead and coached 2 separate local forensics clubs, Ambassadors Club, and IMPACT Club. Helping determining club priorities and goals, managing parent expectations, resolving conflicts, and creating a curriculum that was accessible. -Ran dozens of week long camps across the nation for thousands of of students and helped establish a coaching brand that continues to grow. -Researched and analyzed complex topics including, technology, economics, foreign policy, ethics, philosophy, and sociology. -Experienced in researching, formatting, organizing, and communicating deep complex material to both college-level students and college professors.

Business Analyst and Researcher

2020 - 2021

Business Development Associate

2019 - 2020

Youth Ministry

2016 - 2019

Worked to help organize, attend, and lead activities for hundreds of students. Accomplished these goals of ministry, by organizing and participating in teaching, small groups, retreats, service projects, and other miscellaneous events.

Consultant and Marketing Strategist

2017 - 2018

Qallout is a tech startup that focuses on creating online video debates for users across the country. As a consultant, I was contracted to analyze company inefficiencies and limitations and helped to implement changes in marketing, product management, and functionality.

Director and Business Manager

2015 - 2018

Helped found the company and crafted a sustainable business model that continues to have success. Was both a creative director and business manager, working 7 different show’s for the company, and consistently increased sales and profitability as the company continued to grow and scale to meet demands. -Maintained business model fluidity and evolution while adapting to changing environments, new customer bases, new locations, and other shifting demands in order to have continued success. -Directed and strategized the marketing efforts of the company, successfully reaching new target audiences and generating new customers. -Managed other employees to maintain accountability, solve conflict, and direct company priorities. -Conducted constant business analysis of profitability, budgeting, sales, marketing success, creative direction, and personnel execution, while making the necessary changes to ensure continued growth.