Andy Mallinger

Andy Mallinger is a Principal at Ear-to-Ground Product Management Consulting, based in Boulder, Colorado. He has extensive experience in product management and consulting, particularly in the technology and financial sectors. His role at Ear-to-Ground involves leveraging his expertise to help organizations develop and manage their products effectively.

Before his current position, Mallinger held various roles that contributed to his robust skill set. Notably, he has been involved in scaling financial technology companies and has a background in small business lending. His career highlights include significant contributions to two FinTech companies where he was among the first five employees, leading to successful private equity exits. He also served as Chief Operating Officer at PIRS Capital, LLC, where he managed multiple facets of the lending business and implemented advanced credit models using machine learning and AI.12

Mallinger's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in History, Labor Studies, and Employment Relations from Penn State University, completed between 2006 and 2010.3 His diverse experience and leadership roles have positioned him as a knowledgeable figure in product management consulting.