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Karl Persson

@kpersson

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Technical product leader with 15 years of experience driving growth & leading teams

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my technical expertise and business acumen to drive growth and innovation in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

As a seasoned product leader with a strong track record of driving growth and leading teams in startup and enterprise environments, I bring a unique combination of technical expertise and business acumen to the table. With a PhD in Computer Science and a proven ability to scale product platforms and deliver billion-dollar digital transformations, I am well-equipped to drive innovation and growth in fast-paced and dynamic environments.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a passion for leveraging AI/ML, data and analytics, cloud, and other cutting-edge technologies to drive business outcomes. My expertise in product strategy, roadmap development, and team management has enabled me to deliver significant revenue growth and drive digital transformation in various industries.

With a strong background in computer science and a proven ability to thrive in remote-first environments, I am confident in my ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive growth in a rapidly changing business landscape.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Director of Product Management

Incode Technologies

Dec 2022 - Jul 2023 (7 months)

Achieved 250% growth in digital identities across multiple sectors, enhancing customer trust for tens of millions of users, contributing to $16M in ARR growth.

B2B SaaS

Principal Product Consultant

MOLT Digital

Jul 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Advised startup eSmart Systems' executive team on product strategy & coached Chief Product Officer on product practice, resulting in a $39.6M Series B funding round.

Product Strategy

Senior Director of Product Management

Apple Leisure Group

Aug 2017 - Jul 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Guided cross-functional teams through significant organizational changes, fostering a culture of innovation, data-driven analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.

Data Driven

Director of Product Management

Apple Leisure Group

Aug 2015 - Aug 2017 (2 years)

Directed product discovery, experimentation, and delivery by cross-functional Lean Agile/Scrum teams, launching air travel products that achieved a 76% upsell rate.

Lean Agile Experimentation

Vice President of Product Management

All Inclusive Outlet

Jan 2009 - Apr 2012 (3 years 3 months)

Built e-commerce B2C startup from inception (0-1), leading a multi-disciplinary team of 15, achieving 24% CAGR and resulting in exit via private acquisition.

B2C