Chiara Vivaldi
About Chiara Vivaldi
Chiara Vivaldi is a Product Lead at Meetup and Bending Spoons, with a background in product management and co-founding startups. She has studied at Imperial College Business School and UCL, and has lived in multiple countries including Turkey, Austria, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
Current Role at Meetup
Chiara Vivaldi has been serving as the Product Lead at Meetup since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for leading product development and ensuring the platform meets user needs and expectations. Her work involves strategizing product roadmaps, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation in the offerings of Meetup. Her leadership is instrumental in shaping the future directions of the platforms.
Professional Experience at Bending Spoons
Chiara is currently working at Bending Spoons as Product Lead (Meetup), based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. She was previously the Product Manager for the Splice Video Editor at Bending Spoons from 2021 to 2024. During her tenure with Splice Video Editor, she managed the product lifecycle, made key decisions on user experience, and contributed to enhancing the application's capabilities.
Co-founder Roles
Chiara Vivaldi co-founded two companies in 2020. She co-founded Futurize, where she worked for 7 months in the London, England Metropolitan Area. She also co-founded Mayla Health, where she worked for 10 months in London, United Kingdom. In these roles, she was involved in launching and scaling new ventures, providing strategic direction, and fostering innovation within the teams.
Educational Background
Chiara Vivaldi obtained her MSc in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management from Imperial College Business School, where she studied from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she earned her BASc in Arts and Sciences from UCL, studying from 2015 to 2018. Her foundational education includes an International Baccalaureate (IB) from the British International School Istanbul, which she completed from 2013 to 2015.
Diverse Cultural Experience
Chiara has lived in Turkey, Austria, Italy, and the United Kingdom. This diverse cultural background enriches her approach to product development and management, allowing her to bring a broad perspective to her professional endeavors. Her experiences in different countries contribute to her ability to innovate and connect with a global audience.