Mike Bonifer

Mike Bonifer, a distinguished storyteller, has left an indelible mark on the world of storytelling and emerging technologies. As the co-founder of the learning company GameChangers and the global network bigSTORY, Bonifer has been a trailblazer throughout his career.

His creative journey includes being the writer and producer of “Computers are People, Too,” a groundbreaking project that effectively communicated computer-generated imagery to the analogue world. Bonifer’s role as the founding producer at The Disney Channel marked a pivotal time in the company’s history, where he played a key role in its expansion into cable television and the internet. Notably, he produced Toy Story’s award-winning website, introducing Pixar’s storytelling to a global audience.

In 2007, Bonifer co-founded Network LIVE, where he served as the Chief Storyteller for monumental online music events, including the Live Earth concerts. That same year, he launched GameChangers, a company dedicated to helping organizations master the art of improvisation for effective business communication, with notable clients such as Skype, United Airlines, and Gap Inc.

Currently serving as the Chief Creative Officer of bigSTORY, Bonifer continues to contribute to the field of organizational storytelling. His extensive experience includes conducting workshops at universities on subjects ranging from Entrepreneurship to Engineering. As a prolific writer, he has contributed to the book “Age of Antenarrative” published by Cambridge Scholars and co-authored “CTRL Shift – 50 Games for 50 ****ing Days Like Today” alongside Jessie Shternshus. Mike Bonifer’s legacy is one of innovation, creativity, and a profound understanding of the power of storytelling in various realms.