S1 E8 - Mike Zani, CEO of Predictive Index - Creating Culture After Acquisition

Mike agreed to be interviewed and days later, Roe v Wade was overturned. Suddenly, our topic shifted. Mike and his team have created an incredibly inclusive and psychologically safe space at Predictive Index. We dig into those details as well as how he as the leader of this organization is addressing the legal implications of health benefits for his female employees who work across the US. Don't miss this one.

More about Mike Zani:
Mike Zani is CEO of The Predictive Index (PI), the talent optimization leader. Prior to The Predictive Index, Mike was CEO of ShapeUp, a social SaaS wellness platform that was sold to Virgin Pulse in 2014. Previously, Mike served as president of LEDCO, a manufacturer of rugged computer peripherals, where he led its acquisition and eventual sale to Havis, an industry leader in police radio consoles. 

It was at LEDCO where Mike, a customer of The Predictive Index, developed his passion for the company’s vital management tools. Mike is a co-founder and partner of Phoenix Strategy Investments, a private investment fund that acquired LEDCO in 2004, ShapeUp in 2009 and The Predictive Index in 2014. 

He also worked as a strategic consultant at the marketing firm Digitas. 

 An avid sailor, Mike began his career in marketing and sales with Vanguard Sailboats and He was a coach for the 1996 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team. He is the best-selling author of the book The science of dream teams He holds a B.S. from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard.