Eric Picard

Eric Picard is a seasoned product and technology leader with more than 20 years of experience in online media, advertising technology, social media, and ecommerce.

He is currently leading Product Management, Engineering, Data, and Science at BARK, where he focuses on creating innovative and engaging products.

In addition to his role at BARK, Eric has been working on a side project called Questori, aimed at revolutionizing social media with a unique experience now in open beta on App Stores.

Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions at prominent companies like Microsoft, Pandora, and SiriusXM, as well as at mid-sized companies including MediaMath, Yieldmo, and TRAFFIQ.

As a serial entrepreneur, Eric has successfully founded four companies from scratch, with two leading to profitable exits.

His involvement in 14 exits, both as a buyer and a seller, showcases his expertise in deal-making and acquisitions within the industry.

Eric's contributions extend beyond business, as he has been a key member of the IAB Tech Lab's executive committee, actively shaping industry standards and holding multiple patents in the fields of digital advertising, media, and privacy.

Apart from his professional endeavors, Eric has a diverse range of interests and experiences, including roles as a novelist, a licensed boat captain, a lighthouse keeper, a commercial scuba diver, an inn keeper, a designer, an artist, and a dedicated father.

His educational background includes a focus on Fine Arts, History, Photography, and Electronic Media from the University of Rhode Island and the University of Cincinnati.

His extensive list of former roles includes Chief Product Officer at BARK, Product Lead and Founder at Questori, Vice President of Product Management at Yieldmo, Executive in Residence at Progress Partners, Vice President of Product Management at Pandora, and various leadership positions at MediaMath, Microsoft, Rare Crowds, TRAFFIQ, and other organizations.