Mike Zayonc
About Mike Zayonc
Mike Zayonc is a founding partner of the Supply Chain Fund and co-founder of Kodif, where he focuses on enhancing customer experience through generative AI. He has a background in supply chain management and finance, with experience at Plug and Play Tech Center and a strong educational foundation from The University of British Columbia and Capilano University.
Work at Plug and Play Tech Center
Mike Zayonc has held multiple roles at Plug and Play Tech Center, contributing significantly to its supply chain initiatives. He served as the Global Director of Supply Chain from 2018 to 2019, where he focused on enhancing global supply chain strategies. Following this, he was the Founding Partner of the Supply Chain Fund from 2019 to 2023, overseeing investments and partnerships within the supply chain sector. In 2023, he returned to Plug and Play as a Founding Partner of the Supply Chain Fund, continuing to drive innovation and collaboration in this area.
Current Role at Kodif
Since 2023, Mike Zayonc has been a Co-Founder at Kodif, located in Sunnyvale, California. Under his leadership, Kodif has achieved high security and compliance standards, including SOC2 Type 2, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance. The company focuses on enhancing customer experience through generative AI, integrating insights from Uber's customer support automation platform. Zayonc's role is pivotal in scaling the business to collaborate with numerous direct-to-consumer brands.
Education and Expertise
Mike Zayonc studied at The University of British Columbia from 2012 to 2014, where he focused on Finance and Entrepreneurial Technology, earning a Management qualification. Prior to that, he attended Capilano University from 2008 to 2012, achieving a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom). His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in supply chain management and technology-driven business solutions.
Background in Corporate Partnerships
Zayonc has extensive experience in corporate partnerships, having worked at Plug and Play Tech Center in various capacities. He began as a Corporate Partnerships Intern in 2015, then progressed to Corporate Partnerships Associate from 2015 to 2016, and later served as Corporate Partnerships Manager from 2016 to 2017. His roles involved building relationships and fostering collaborations that supported the growth of the organization and its partners.
Achievements in Scaling Kodif
Mike Zayonc has played a crucial role in scaling Kodif, enabling the company to partner with numerous direct-to-consumer brands, including NomNom, Reservebar, and Halo Collar. His leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in driving the company's growth and establishing its presence in the market.