Michael Basch joined Renaissance Philanthropy in June 2026 as Director, Fund Strategy and Regional Innovation. He previously co-founded Atento Capital, a venture capital firm funded by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, and worked on Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.
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- Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign2016
- Atento Capital · Co-founder and General PartnerNow
- Renaissance Philanthropy · Director, Fund Strategy and Regional Innovation2026
- Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign
- Atento Capital · Founder, General PartnerNow
- George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF)
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Who is Michael Basch?
Michael Basch joined Renaissance Philanthropy in June 2026 as Director, Fund Strategy and Regional Innovation. He previously co-founded Atento Capital, a venture capital firm funded by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, and worked on Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.
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What did Michael Basch do before Atento Capital?
Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign; Director, Fund Strategy and Regional Innovation at Renaissance Philanthropy; Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign; George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF).
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