As CEO at Zest AI, Mike has made it the company’s mission to leverage AI in consumer credit underwriting to build financial equity and create a better, richer, and fuller life for all. In his 30 years prior experience to Zest AI, Mike focused on amplifying the voice of consumers to governments and businesses through organizations like Nielsen, Harris Poll, and JD Power. His experiences converge to show his capacity to lead organizations in translating data into insights that enable the betterment of consumers’ lives. Mike received his MBA from the University of Southern California (Fight on!) and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge. Mike lives in Southern California with his wife, kids, two cats, and dog.