The Defenders of Capitalism Project™ is a for-profit organization committed to educating producers, leaders and achievers about capitalism and why we need to defend and champion the only moral socio-economic system in history.
OUR TEAM
MICHAEL WILLIAMS
Founder & President
Mike created the Defenders of Capitalism Project™ and is president of ALTIUS Financial, bringing decades of experience in investments, financial planning, capital markets, and applied economic philosophy. An international speaker and member of the Mont Pelerin Society, he serves on the boards of the Leadership Program of the Rockies and the Steamboat Institute, and teaches at the Leadership Program of the Rockies.
Contact: michael@defendersofcapitalism.com
ANDERS INGEMARSON
Senior Research & Curriculum Advisor
Anders is an author, speaker and educator, he’s a champion of reason, rational self-interest, individual rights, limited government and capitalism. His book Think Right or Wrong, Not Left or Right: A 21st Century Citizen Guide is currently on its third edition.
Contact: anders@defendersofcapitalism.com
KRESCENT WILLIAMS
Head of Operations
Krescent leads operations for Defenders of Capitalism™, improving processes across marketing, events, and podcast production through data-driven problem-solving. With a dual degree from Rollins College and experience ranging from geochemistry research to music education to business operations, she brings both analytical rigor, business acumen, and creativity to the team.
Contact: krescent@defendersofcapitalism.com
MITCHELL WHITUS
Editor & Capital Idea Podcast Co-host
Mitchell is actively involved with the Defenders of Capitalism Project™ as the newsletter editor and cohosts the Capital Idea podcast with Mike Williams. He currently serves on the Board of the Leadership Program of the Rockies and is a consulting with a global technology research and IT advisory firm.
Contact: mitch@defendersofcapitalism.com
ERIK SANDSTROM
Assistant Director/Collaborator
Erik Sandstrom is the 2016 winner of the coveted Defender of Capitalism™ Award and has been a collaborator for the Defenders of Capitalism since. Sandstrom has a background in Austrian Economics, and graduated in May 2010 from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, as well as minors in Political Science and Spanish. He has also served on the boards of the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Johnstown-Milliken Chamber of Commerce.