Mike Chieco

Mike Chieco is a Founder-in-Residence focused on photonics, advanced manufacturing, and energy.

Mike is a proven operator and product leader with a track record of scaling startups and building new businesses across the United States, Europe, and Africa. Mike most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer at Zeno Moto, an emerging markets focused electric bike and charging startup.

Mike began his career at Deloitte Consulting, where he advised restaurant and retail clients on digital engagement and growth strategy Following Deloitte, Mike moved to Nairobi, Kenya where he led the launch of three international brands into the Kenyan and Tanzanian markets. Mike subsequently worked at Procter & Gamble, leading the Pantene brand and building internal, hair care focused startups, and at Meta where he drove policy and product strategy for public figures on the Facebook platform.

Mike is a dual graduate of the Yale Jackson Institute of Global Affairs and the Yale School of Management as well as Lehigh University. He is a member of the 2022 class of the Aspen Strategy Group’s Rising Leaders Program. Mike lives with his wife, Kira, and daughter, Mila.