David Linsalata

David Linsalata is a seasoned product leader with a diverse background in product management spanning various industries and technologies.

His expertise covers the entire product cycle, including market research, product definition, development, and post-launch marketing, with a focus on cutting-edge technologies like VR gaming, AI, and AR, as well as core infrastructure components such as Payments and Identity/Account Management.

David has a penchant for complex areas, ranging from international payment systems to the intricate hardware/software integration in VR development.

Currently, he is actively involved in advising startups, particularly in the gaming and health/wellness sectors, while remaining open to opportunities across different markets as long as they involve a talented team dedicated to solving real-world problems.

His educational background includes an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, a BA in English with minors in Computer Science and Psychology from Georgetown University, and studies at Noble and Greenough School.

Throughout his career, David has held key positions at reputable organizations, such as Director of Product Management at Electronic Arts (EA), Interim Head of Product at Resilient Moment, Product Management Lead at Facebook for AI in AR, Manager of Product Management for Oculus & AR/VR at Facebook, and various other roles at Facebook focusing on Ads Payments, Product Marketing, and Platform Marketing.

His professional journey also includes experience as a Case Team Leader at Bain & Company, Marketing Summer Associate at Pfizer, and Mobile Research Analyst at IDC, showcasing his versatility across different sectors and functions.