Hunter Haselrig
Hunter Haselrig
American Businessman, Venture Philanthropist, Film Producer
| Born | |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | High Point University, Ball State University, Columbia College Chicago (attended) |
| Occupations | American Businessman, Venture Philanthropist, Tech Founder, Media Founder, Film Producer |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Founding Positive Space Media, Founding 1210 Technology |
| Website | hunterhaselrig.com |
Hunter Haselrig is an American businessman, founder, venture philanthropist, director, and executive producer. His work spans technology, media, communications, food systems, and economic infrastructure, with a focus on building companies, developing original intellectual property, and expanding economic opportunity.
Haselrig began his career in photography and commercial media production before expanding Positive Space Media into a group of businesses involved in publishing, news, communications, information technology, and entertainment. He has participated in civic initiatives involving education and workforce development.
Early life and education
Haselrig was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During his childhood, he lived in several American cities, including Savannah, Georgia; Carmel, Indiana; and Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Grand Rapids Christian High School, where he developed interests in photography, filmmaking, and entrepreneurship.
According to published biographical accounts, Haselrig started a small furniture business while attending high school. He also pursued photography and visual storytelling, activities that preceded his entry into commercial media production.
Haselrig attended High Point University, where he studied marketing, before continuing his education at Ball State University in Indiana. His studies included business administration, photojournalism, and Mandarin Chinese. He later attended Columbia College Chicago, studying film and television production with an emphasis on cinematography.
Career
Early career and Positive Space Media (2017–2022)
Haselrig began working in photography and video production. His early projects included commercial photography, music videos, non profit projects, short films, and independent productions.
In 2017, Haselrig founded Positive Space Media in Chicago. The business initially operated in photography, video production, marketing, and other creative services. Its work subsequently expanded into commercial advertising, branded content, and communications services.
Business expansion (2023–present)
During the 2020s, Haselrig expanded his business activities through the development of additional companies and projects associated with Positive Space Media.
The company's operating businesses include Axis News Network, a news and information company producing original journalism, data, analysis, video, and digital products across business, public affairs, technology, science, climate, health, education, space, culture, and sports.; HUMAN Ideas Company, a marketing, advertising, and communications firm working across strategy, creative development, digital media, production, web development, and public-facing communications; 1210 Technology, a research and technology company developing systems across Land, Intelligence, Infrastructure, and Space; and Positive Space Productions, a film and television production business.
Among 1210 Technology's projects is Pathways, Pathways is a software platform for organizing information, generating intelligence, and turning insight into action. Its products connect data, research, events, relationships, and operational workflows through a shared intelligence layer, helping people and organizations understand change, identify opportunities, execute complex work, and improve decisions over time.
Haselrig has described Positive Space Media's development as a long-term effort to establish interconnected businesses spanning information, communications, technology, and original intellectual property.
Film and television
Haselrig has worked in photography, cinematography, and film production. His early production experience included roles in camera operation, production assistance, and commercial filmmaking.[2]
Through Positive Space Productions, he has pursued the development of documentary, narrative, and factual film and television projects.
His IMDb profile identifies him as a producer associated with several projects in pre-production, including First Round, Kurofune, Grounds for Change, and Good Company. As of October 2026, these projects were listed as forthcoming productions.[10]
Civic involvement and public appearances
In September 2024, Haselrig joined the board of directors of the Harvey Brooks Motivation & Development Foundation, an Illinois-based nonprofit organization involved in youth development, education, and community programming. Haselrig left the board in 2025 but he still supports and advocates for the organization.
In 2025, the 2150 Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Growth Haselrig was a speaker for the Future Forward II Summit in Birmingham, Alabama. The event focused on business development, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Haselrig has also been associated with initiatives involving historically Black colleges and universities, media education, and workforce development.
Writing and views
Haselrig has published essays on entrepreneurship, journalism, technology, communications, and economic participation, including work appearing on the Positive Space Media website and LinkedIn.
His published articles include Communication as Infrastructure, Local News Expands Opportunity, Plant Trees Save the Environment, and What Media Made Possible For Me.
A recurring theme in Haselrig's writing is the role of information in shaping economic and civic participation. He has argued that communications systems influence how individuals and institutions obtain knowledge, make decisions, and identify opportunities.
His writing on entrepreneurship has also addressed independent ownership, founder financing, and the development of businesses across different industries. In his account of Positive Space Media's history, Haselrig has described an interest in building an interconnected group of institutions that predates the company's establishment.
