MERU is a management and consulting company founded by Michael Kaufmann. MERU collaborates to make space for the creation and experience of surprising beauty. He believes in the power of music, art, and design and its ability to ask critical questions, build social cohesion, advance community resilience, and imagine new possibilities.

In addition to his artist development and management work with MERU, Michael consults community foundations and non-profit organizations on place-based investment strategies.