Michael Nichols is the CEO and Co-Founder of Phaneros Intelligence, an AI-powered strategic intelligence platform. Launched in January 2026, Phaneros aims to provide MBB-level strategic reasoning for strategy, procurement, sales, and product teams, delivering decision-grade analysis rapidly and cost-effectively.
He is the author of "Fatal Abstraction: Revolutionizing Strategy and Innovation for the Age of AI," published by Emerald Publishing in August 2026.