Michael DelCiello

Michael DelCiello

Technology, media and telecommunications partnerships

Michael DelCiello, Chief Business Development Officer at Scaled Cognition

Michael DelCiello has spent the last two decades leading strategic business models and partnerships within the technology, media, and telecommunications sector. That work has generated billions of dollars in revenue and made him a frequent partner to senior executives at leading media and technology companies, consistently focused on capitalizing on emerging technologies and pioneering first-of-their-kind products. He is now Chief Business Development Officer at Scaled Cognition, an AI lab building customer-experience models for the enterprise.

Two decades in Philadelphia media and technology

Career highlights

DelCiello's journey began at Comcast, where he joined the company's innovation arm to oversee business development. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in executing the vision for the launch of X1, a platform that disrupted the cable industry. Under his leadership, Comcast became the first cable company to integrate over-the-top streaming apps into the X1 set-top box. That work, which included partnerships with Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube, set a precedent for the integration of streaming services in traditional cable environments.

An influence in the industry

The success of the X1 platform not only transformed Comcast but had a ripple effect throughout the telecommunications industry. The ability to forge strategic alliances with major streaming services, and the vision for integrating them into a single platform, kicked off a trend that continues to influence the industry more than a decade later. Those contributions played a significant role in bridging the gap between traditional cable and modern streaming, allowing consumers to reach a diverse range of content through a unified interface.

Partnerships

His expertise in business development and strategic partnerships extends beyond the X1 project. Throughout his career he has navigated the complexities of the technology, media and telecommunications sector, identifying opportunities for growth and fostering collaborations that drive innovation. That work has consistently resulted in new revenue streams and the successful launch of new products, influencing broader industry trends and opening fresh avenues for innovation.

General aviation

Beyond his professional work, Michael is an active general aviation pilot, having earned his private pilot's license and later his instrument rating. General aviation, which covers recreational flying, business aviation, private charters, flight training, and aerial work, offers a world of possibilities. A private pilot's license (PPL) allows an individual to fly for personal and recreational use, with an exhilarating sense of freedom. Pilots who want to broaden that skill set can pursue an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) rating, which permits flying in a wider range of weather conditions and makes general aviation considerably more useful.

Flying complements his work in technology and media, where data and pattern identification play the same navigational role that flight instruments do in the cockpit.