Mike Cha
About Mike Cha
Mike Cha serves as the Head of Product Management for Chat Applications at Sendbird, where he has played a significant role in enhancing user engagement and developing generative AI features. He has a diverse background in product management across several companies and enjoys cooking and performing music in his spare time.
Current Role at Sendbird
Mike Cha serves as the Head of Product Management for Chat Applications at Sendbird. He has held this position since 2023 and is based in Seoul, South Korea. In this role, he oversees product strategy and development, focusing on enhancing chat application features and user experience.
Previous Experience at Sendbird
Prior to his current role, Mike Cha worked at Sendbird as the Lead Product Manager from 2020 to 2024. During his tenure, he played a significant role in executing Sendbird's self-service business model, which streamlined user onboarding and engagement. He also led the development of generative AI features to enhance user interaction capabilities.
Professional Background
Mike Cha has a diverse professional background in product management. He served as the Head of Product at LIVEO WAY from 2016 to 2017 and was the Azar Product Management Team Lead at Hyperconnect from 2017 to 2020. His leadership at Hyperconnect contributed to a tenfold growth in annual recurring revenue (ARR) for the company.
Educational Qualifications
Mike Cha holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biological Sciences from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, which he completed from 2003 to 2008. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Computer Interaction from Yonsei University, studying from 2008 to 2012. He also studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management as a researcher from 2010 to 2011.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional career, Mike Cha enjoys baking pizza and cooking international dishes. He also performs live music with his band, showcasing his guitar skills at various venues, reflecting his passion for music.