Julie Yang

Julie Yang is a seasoned technology professional currently serving as the VP of Product at Spec, a position she has held since December 2022.1 Her career trajectory showcases a blend of product management, growth strategy, and technology expertise.

Professional Experience

At Spec::

• VP of Product (December 2022 - Present)
• Head of Growth (June 2021 - December 2022)

Previous Roles::

• Senior Product Manager at Bestow Life Insurance (August 2018 - January 2021)
• Consultant at Bain & Company (July 2016 - August 2018)
• Senior Financial Software Developer at Bloomberg (August 2010 - August 2014)

Educational Background

Julie holds an impressive educational pedigree:

• MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management (2014 - 2016)
• Bachelor's Degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from Yale University (2005 - 2009)

Skills and Achievements

Throughout her career, Julie has demonstrated:

• Strong product management skills, evidenced by her role in launching the API behind Lemonade's term life insurance at Bestow1
• Expertise in growth strategies, as shown by her progression to Head of Growth at Spec
• Technical proficiency, having programmed core Bloomberg Terminal functions with high client usage
• Leadership abilities, recognized as a Star Mentor at Bloomberg for her commitment to training new hires

Languages

Julie is bilingual, with native or bilingual proficiency in:

• English
• Mandarin

Julie Yang's diverse background in technology, finance, and product management, combined with her education from top-tier institutions, positions her well for her current role as VP of Product at Spec.