Benjamin Grier

Benjamin Grier is currently the Principal Product Manager at LinkedIn, a position he has held since March 2022. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has a strong background in product management and marketing within the tech industry.

Professional Background

• LinkedIn (March 2022 - Present)

  • As Principal Product Manager, he leads initiatives related to professional networking and trending notifications, utilizing AI technologies.

• Senior Product Manager at LinkedIn (December 2019 - March 2022)

  • Focused on leading product teams and enhancing the notifications ecosystem.

• Director, Product Management at PTC for Vuforia (December 2016 - August 2018)

  • Managed cross-functional teams to develop user experiences for analytics portals and led monetization strategies that significantly increased revenue.

• Senior Manager, Product Marketing at Qualcomm (January 2014 - November 2015)

  • Developed partnerships and managed programs that expanded the reach of Vuforia, a leading mobile augmented reality SDK.

• Senior Product Manager at Amazon (June 2011 - March 2013)

  • Led significant projects impacting millions of customers and contributed to product development and market strategies.

• CEO & Co-Founder of WidgetBuddies, Inc. (2008 - June 2011)

  • Launched a company focused on mobile software applications, achieving notable growth.

Education

• University of Michigan
  • BA in International Relations, High Honors
• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
  • MBA with concentrations in Marketing, Finance, and Strategy (Honors)

Skills and Expertise

Benjamin Grier is recognized for his expertise in product management, marketing strategy, and leveraging AI in tech products. His leadership roles across various companies highlight his capability to drive innovation and enhance user experiences in competitive markets.1