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Howie Hecht
Innovator, Entrepreneur, Founder, Co-Founder, Advertising, Marketing & Product Management Executive, Angel Investor
Howie Hecht is an accomplished entrepreneurial executive with a diverse background in technology and startups. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer at LOOKOUT, a marine technology company.45
Professional Background:
- MIT/Sloan trained executive with 21+ years of experience in product management, business development, and marketing1
- One of three principals and co-founders of Appanite, Inc., which created AdsSciences, a digital advertising optimization service1
- Has worked across multiple technology verticals including content delivery, networking, data storage, IT security, and ad-tech1
Career Highlights:
- Early product manager at Akamai Technologies
- Served as a mentor and judge for organizations like MassChallenge and TechStars Startup Weekend1
- Currently a Marketing and Technology Advisor at PhytoSmart3
- Angel investor who supports promising startup founders1
Current Role: At LOOKOUT, Hecht is helping to envision the future of marine technology, drawing parallels to technological advancements in vehicles.45 He is actively involved in the marine industry, with a recent appearance planned at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) in October 2024.2
Personal Interests: Outside of his professional work, Howie enjoys boating, photography, and volunteering. He has a strong educational background from MIT, with studies in computer science, psychology, and cognitive science.1
