I am Mike Chirokas

I analyze data that drives marketing and product decisions, create competitive analyses that illuminate opportunities, code iOS apps and websites across the stack, design features and prototypes, conduct an astonishing amount of user interviews, communicate effectively with partners and stakeholders, and love to play any and every sport. I am not the best in the world at any of the above, but my experience helps me work effectively with those who are and pinch-hit in any area necessary.

Hobbies

  • Travel

    My favorite type of travel is spending a month in a new place to uncover its secrets.

  • Cooking

    I once went nearly a half of a year cooking a new type of seafood each week.

  • Triathlon

    I try to train for triathlons casually. It turns out casually training for a half-ironman isn't casual at all.

Favorite Beers

  • Guinness

    A proper Guinness pour still takes my breath away.

  • Aeronaut Carrot Maibock

    Not a huge fan of carrots; I am a huge fan of this beer - go figure.

  • Gnomegeddon Blonde Ale

    It holds a special place in my heart as the first craft brew I tasted.

Favorite Books

  • Mountains Beyond Mountains

    Proof the right team and ambition can make our world much better.

  • 30 Lessons for Living

    Ever wanted to ask 1,000 of the wisest humans how to live a good life? Look no further than this book.

  • Good To Great

    Advice to get the right people on the bus seems to be timeless.