Mike Chahinian

Mike Chahinian is an experienced entrepreneur and leader, currently serving as Founder and CEO of Krew Social, a company dedicated to enhancing internal engagement across various sectors. Previously, Mike held advisory roles at 1V1sion Capital and was pivotal as the East Coast Lead for the Defense Innovation Unit, where innovative military solutions were developed using Silicon Valley technology. Notable early career positions include investment banking at Citi and a sourcing role with Techstars, along with founding a social networking app, Cup-o-Sugar. Mike's educational background includes an MBA from NYU Stern, a Master's in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College with highest distinction, and a Bachelor's in Political Science from Cornell University. Additional qualifications include a certificate from Stanford's Data Science workshops.