About
Mike Takahashi is director of web strategy at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). He is an award-winning leader and creative problem solver with multi-functional accomplishments in digital strategy, product management, user experience, mobile, digital marketing, and social media.
Prior to joining ICANN, Mike held senior roles at The Walt Disney Company and UCLA, where he was head of digital strategy and product management.
Mike has been a frequent panelist and invited speaker (TED, CASE, UCLA), who has achieved industry recognition for his work and collaboration of digital initiatives. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics - computer science from the University of California, San Diego and an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business.
Speaking
Meet the Techies Who Network While They Surf
Fortune, March 11, 2016
Social Media Governance
CASE Social Media Conference, March 19, 2014
TED Week Panel 2013
UCLA Anderson, February 2013
Mobile Web or Native App?
LA Web/Mobile Software Entrepreneurs, Oct 11, 2011
How College Students Use Social Media
UCLA, October 2011
How UCLA Became a Trending Topic on Twitter at Commencement 2011
UCLA, July 6, 2011
Design Goes Cross-Platform Panel
Digital LA, Oct 25, 2010
Writing
Disney's D23 Expo 2015 Mobile App Overview
The Walt Disney Company, August 2015
How UCLA Used Buzzfeed to Generate Some of its Highest Engagement Ever on Social Media (Case Study)
UCLA, September 2014
10 Signs You Are a UCLA Bruin
Buzzfeed, June 23, 2014
Live Streaming UCLA's Beat 'SC Bonfire & Rally (Case Study)
UCLA, November 2011
UCLA Mobile QR Code Marketing Campaign (Case Study)
UCLA, Fall 2011