Mike Chien

About

The human story.


Who I am

I'm a builder, baker, cyclist, husband, and father of twins. I dive deep into everything I do and love learning new things.

Professionally, I've spent my career at the intersection of technology and business — leading product teams in ad tech, marketplaces, and audio. I care deeply about making things that actually work, for real people, in the real world.

Outside of work, I build apps, bake bread, ride bikes, and spend time with my family. I think the skills transfer more than people expect.


What I believe

I try to make the world a little better than I found it. That shows up in how I lead teams, how I design products, and how I show up for my kids.

I also believe in respecting the craft. The destination matters, but so does how you get there. I'm a long-time pizza lover and an aspiring pizza maker which is another place this idea shows up for me. That means building paths that are repeatable, enjoyable, and done with intention.


Some things I'm into

Cycling and running. I track it all on Strava and love both the suffering and the ritual. Mostly road cycling, some gravel.

Carb making. Sourdough and pizza's in an Ooni. The process is therapy through repetition, understanding and iteration and carb-loading at it's best.

Espresso's and machines Appreciate a good espresso and have tinkered with 3 now (1: Arduino PID controller enhanced, 2/3: pump-repairs)

EVs and home energy. I think deeply about our energy setup: solar, rates, EV charging, the whole stack.

Photography. Mostly people and travel.


You can find me on LinkedIn.