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Sam Schulte

@samschulte

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Technology leader and Head of Product driving business growth.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and allows me to lead impactful product strategies in a collaborative environment.

I am a highly accomplished technology leader with a proven track record in B2C, B2B2C, and B2B environments. As the Vice President and Head of Product at Inspirato, I spearheaded product vision and strategy, resulting in double-digit revenue growth and a successful IPO. My expertise lies in managing the full product lifecycle and delivering innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact in technology-driven organizations.

Throughout my career, I have built and scaled cross-functional teams, leading product management and design efforts that generated significant revenue. Notably, I launched the world's first luxury travel subscription, generating $90M in annual recurring revenue, and introduced a loyalty program that drove over $20M in additional revenue. My experience includes architecting a travel distribution system that resulted in over $50M in annual bookings, showcasing my ability to deliver results in complex digital ecosystems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Vice President, Head of Product

Inspirato

Jan 2018 - Apr 2024 (6 years 3 months)

Led product vision and strategy for a luxury vacation club, achieving double-digit revenue growth and an IPO. Managed the entire product lifecycle and digital user experience, launching innovative solutions including a luxury travel subscription and a loyalty program.

Product Strategy Product Roadmapping Agile Methodologies User Experience (UX) Design Subscriptions

Director of Product Management

Inspirato

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

Created and led product management and design teams, architecting a travel distribution system that generated significant annual bookings. Focused on enhancing product management capabilities.

Product Lifecycle Management Team Leadership Agile Methodologies Product Strategy User Experience (UX) Design

Senior Product Manager

Inspirato

Mar 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 10 months)

Defined and expanded product management capabilities, designing and launching an enterprise subscription management platform that processed substantial annual transactions.

Product Management Subscriptions Payment Processing User Experience (UX) Design Agile Methodologies Team Leadership

Product Owner

Prolink Solutions

Mar 2014 - Apr 2014 (1 month)

Owned flagship product for a B2B SaaS company, responsible for significant annual revenue. Prioritized enhancements and managed the product roadmap effectively.

Product Ownership Roadmapping B2B SaaS Revenue Management Agile Methodologies User Experience (UX) Design Team Leadership

Senior Business Analyst

Various Companies

Jan 2009 - May 2013 (4 years 4 months)

Lead analyst for an enterprise tax credit investment platform, successfully delivering a substantial tax credit investment portfolio.

Business Analysis Portfolio Management Data Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Project Management Financial Modeling Reporting Agile Methodologies Team Collaboration

Software Engineer

Various Companies

Jan 2005 - Jun 2008 (3 years 5 months)

Worked as a software engineer at various companies, contributing to the development of enterprise-level applications and systems.

Software Development Programming Agile Methodologies Team Collaboration Problem Solving Code Review Testing Deployment Technical Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Miami University

Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems

2001 - 2005

Studied Management Information Systems, focusing on the integration of technology and business processes to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.