Mike Mallazzo

Mike Mallazzo has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Mike is currently working at Forum Brands as the Principal of Business Development & Partnerships. In 2023, they co-founded Brandable and serves as the Head of Growth, overseeing revenue generation for the platform. Prior to this, Mike worked at Protocol as the Director of Partnerships. Mike also had multiple roles at Howl (previously known as Narrativ), including Director of Business Development, Head of Marketing, and Advisor. Mike was a Columnist at Medium, where they launched a column called "Out Of Ink" and wrote occasionally for GEN. Mike gained marketing experience at Dynamic Yield and worked in sales and customer success at LinkedIn. In the early stages of their career, Mike was part of the Medill Watchdog Initiative, where they focused on reporting and research, partnering with major media outlets and producing impactful stories. Mike also interned in online marketing and content strategy at CME Group and was a Columnist for The Daily Northwestern.

Mike Mallazzo received their Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Northwestern University from 2010 to 2014. In 2012, they also studied at the School for International Training in Durban, South Africa. In addition, they obtained the LinkedIn Certified Professional–Recruiter certification from LinkedIn in May 2015.