Mike Giardello

Mike Giardello is an experienced executive and entrepreneur in the fields of technology and biotechnology. Currently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Newlight Technologies, Inc. since November 2018, Mike also holds various leadership positions such as Partner at Mount Wilson Ventures and Board Member at SeqOnce Biosciences Inc. and Cinder Biological, Inc. With a background as Co-Founder and Chairman of Innovate Pasadena and extensive experience in founding and advising multiple companies, Mike's expertise spans early-stage venture investments and operations in scientific sectors. An academic with degrees from Northwestern University and Caltech, Mike has contributed significantly to multiple organizations, including SAFCell, Inc. and Materia, over a career that showcases a commitment to catalyzing innovation in science and technology.