Erik Nachtrieb

The best way to meet Erik is in his bio video: https://youtu.be/H1ukqclNUyo

Erik holds a Masters in Molecular Biology from Western Washington University and worked as a scientist in stem cell research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center until he moved on.

He moved on to building a construction and design firm in Seattle, spending 13 years in contract negotiation and project management.

​During this time Erik had been actively competing in Adventure Racing, including the popular TV show "Eco Challenge" where he raced in Fiji for 10 days - now hailed as the toughest adventure race in history.

​Finally Erik combined everything into a passion for storytelling, creating 1iOpen Productions. 1iOpen's work has relied on Erik's business skills, negotiation tactics and management experience to arrange access to military controlled zones and cooperation with foreign governments and clients.

​Erik competed in the USA wrestling Olympic trials and has forgotten every word he ever learnt in Japanese.