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John Kilpatrick
Product and Design Leadership @ PayPal, Amazon, Meta and Samsung | Founder and CEO of a company acquired by Samsung
John Kilpatrick is a seasoned creative executive with extensive experience in launching companies, corporate innovation, and leading diverse product, design, and research teams.
He recently served as the Senior Product Design Director at WhatsApp, focusing on global monetization product expansion for its massive user base of 2.5 billion.
John's educational background includes studying Learning in High Definition Leadership Program at Duke University and earning a BFA in Interactive Media Design from James Madison University.
With a rich history in various organizations, he has held significant roles such as Sr. Director at PayPal, Advisor at IV.AI, Head of UX Design at Amazon Kids, and VP at Samsung Electronics America, among others.
His career journey also includes roles as a Mentor at Techstars, CEO of a company acquired by Samsung, and creative leadership positions in notable companies like AOL, News Corp, and Cambridge Technology Partners.
