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Mike Zani

Trailblazer · DISC type DI
CEO - 2014 to 2025, Board Member 2014 to Present at The Predictive Index
📍 Greater Boston, United States

Mike Zani is the CEO of The Predictive Index, a talent optimization platform, and author of "The Science of Dream Teams. " An MBA graduate from Harvard Business School, he leverages data-driven strategies to build high-performing teams. Colleagues describe him as an intelligent, energetic, and charismatic leader and motivator with a clear vision for the future.

An avid and accomplished sailor, Mike coached the 1996 U. S. Olympic Sailing Team and was named Coach of the Year. He continues to race sailboats, including radio-controlled models, and has rebuilt classic boats. His interest in sailing started early in his career in marketing and sales with Vanguard Sailboats.

He co-founded Phoenix Strategy Investments, a private fund created to acquire and operate small-to-medium-sized businesses, personally taking on leadership roles.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
CEO - 2014 to 2025, Board Member 2014 to Present
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Boston, United States
Personality Overview

How Mike shows up

Assertive
Charismatic
Values Relationships

They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
 They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies.

Priorities

Topics Mike cares about

Talent Optimization
As CEO of The Predictive Index and author of "The Science of Dream Teams, " his entire professional focus is on using data to build better teams.
Sailing
A lifelong passion, he was a coach for the 1996 U. S. Olympic Sailing Team and actively races, rebuilds, and sails various boats.
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Career

Work history

11-2014
CEO - 2014 to 2025, Board Member 2014 to Present
The Predictive Index
4-2002
Managing Director, Co-Founder
Phoenix Strategy Investments
5-2013
Director
Jamestown Distributors
11-2009 - 3-2016
CEO (2009-2012) Board Member (2009-2016)
ShapeUp
10-2011 - 4-2013
Development Committee - member
Save the Bay
In the press

Media appearances

Mike Zani, CEO of The Predictive Index. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Optimizing Talent: Mike Zani, CEO of The Predictive Index. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1999 - 2001
MBA
Harvard Business School
1988 - 1993
BS
Brown University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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