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Daniel Chu
SaaS Start-Up Operator and Growth Expert
Daniel Chu is the Chief Product Officer at 23andMe, a position he has held since September 2022.1 He is based in Sunnyvale, California, and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.
Professional Experience
Before joining 23andMe, Daniel had an impressive career in technology and product management:
Waymo:: He served as Chief Product Officer at Waymo, an autonomous driving technology company, from September 2014 to September 2022.1 In this role, he oversaw product management, technical program management, user experience design, industrial design, user experience research, product data analytics, and strategy/business operations.
Google:: Daniel worked at Google for 6 years, holding positions such as:
- Group Product Manager for Google Maps (2008-2014)
- Product Manager for Google Hangouts (2010-2011)
Earlier Career
Prior to his time at Google, Daniel held several software engineering positions:
- Senior Software Engineer at Open Harbor (2003-2004)
- Senior Software Engineer at Catapulse (2001-2002)
- Web Applications Engineer at Icarian, Inc. (1999-2001)
Education
Daniel Chu has a strong educational background:
- Stanford University: AB in Economics and BS in Computer Science (1995-1999)
- Harvard Kennedy School: MPA in Energy and Natural Resources and Technology Policy (2005-2008)
- Harvard Business School: MBA in General Management (2006-2008)
His diverse educational background combines technical expertise with business and policy knowledge, which likely contributes to his success in product leadership roles.
