While working towards his masters degree, Michael Cummings helped start the second co-working space in the United States called The Creative Space as well as a cofounder of the BIL conference which has been going for 9 years. He is still actively involved in both the flagship event planning, as well as a member of its Not for Profit Board of Directors. He also runs a small consultancy firm called RSPNSV (Responsive) where he helps other businesses with technology and marketing needs. Outside of work, he spends large portions of his time traveling internationally studying other cultures.