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James Chou
Product and Strategy Executive Consultant
James Chou is a product and strategy professional based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He currently works as a Product and Strategy Executive Consultant in a self-employed capacity.1 His LinkedIn profile provides the following key information about his background and experience:
Professional Experience
James has held several notable positions throughout his career:
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Product and Strategy Executive Consultant (Self-Employed, August 2019 - Present): In this role, he consults tech executives on product management, strategy, and marketing. His work includes leading product teams for e-commerce websites, serving as an interim Product Lead for startups, and establishing product management functions.1
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Product Portfolio Manager at Western Digital (August 2017 - December 2018): He oversaw product portfolio strategy and management for Western Digital's $4 billion consumer business.1
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Chief of Staff at Upthere (April 2017 - August 2017): James worked on special projects with the CEO, including company strategy, product strategy, and M&A.1
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Product at Upthere (January 2013 - April 2017): He was involved in building a full-stack, multi-platform consumer cloud storage product.1
Education
James holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, which he attended from 2010 to 2012.1
Skills and Expertise
His experience spans various areas, including:
- Product management and strategy
- Marketing strategy
- UX design
- Technical SEO
- Engineering management
- Product organization design
It's worth noting that James has a diverse background, having also worked as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company and as an Extern in the Energy Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council.1
