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Stefano Merlo

@stefanomerlo

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Product Manager with 11+ years as a SaaS founder, scaling a B2C product from 0 to 1.5M+ users.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities. I’m motivated by environments where people are kind, curious, open to learning, welcomes challenges, and focused on building meaningful, user-centered products.

11+ years as a SaaS founder, scaling a B2C product from 0 to 1.5M+ users. Led end-to-end product strategy, design, and development across web and mobile. Technically fluent with an entrepreneurial, cross-functional background in product design, frontend development, infrastructure, and operations. I thrive in interdisciplinary environments where strategy, creativity, and execution intersect.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Co-Founder and Product Manager

Noisli

Sep 2013 - Nov 2024 (11 years 2 months)

Scaled product from zero to 1.5M+ users with a 2-person team; led product management, design, and technical infrastructure. Drove strategy and execution across web, iOS, Android, and Chrome extension; achieved 500K+ MAUs and 400K+ app downloads.

Product Management Product Strategy User Research Data Analysis SaaS APIs CI CD Stripe Paddle Product Design UX UI Design

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James Irvine Design Studio

Nov 2012 - May 2013 (6 months)

Collaborated on client projects for brands such as Muji, Thonet, Amorim, and Kettal. Managed design processes from concept to prototype, and stakeholder communication.

Design Process Cross Functional Collaboration Project Management