Jay Akkad

Director of Product Management at Aurora; led product teams at @youtube @google across consumer, monetization and AI

Jay Akkad, a seasoned product manager, has an impressive background in the tech industry. After studying at Acton Boxborough Regional High School, he pursued higher education with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from UC Santa Barbara and a Master of Science in Engineering, Management Science from Stanford University.

Prior to his current role as Product Manager at YouTube, Jay held various positions at Google – including Group Product Manager for Business Communications, Google Assistant, and Mobile Local Ads – as well as Director of Product Management at Aurora, a self-driving technology company. Additionally, he previously served as a Mentor at 500 Startups, helping to guide and support entrepreneurs.

Throughout his career, Jay has demonstrated an interest in monetization, mobile, local advertising, travel, and the next billion users. He has honed his expertise in product management and overseen teams specializing in video infrastructure and business communications.

Jay's educational and professional background showcase his impressive experience and leadership in the tech industry, making a remarkable background for his current position as Product Manager at YouTube.