Mike Sommers

Mike Sommers is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in leading digital product organizations across various industries.

He has a proven track record of building high-performance teams, developing innovative technology solutions, and enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.

Throughout his career, he has successfully spearheaded the creation of ad-driven web and mobile products, cloud-based software platforms, video management systems, and consumer mobile applications.

Mike has extensive experience in post-M&A integration, operational challenges across different company stages, and a deep understanding of software product development methodologies.

With a background in writing code in startup environments, he is a firm advocate of the lean approach to software product development, emphasizing continuous consumer feedback and waste reduction.

His specialties include product strategy and development using agile methods, mobile products and advertising, cloud-based solutions for businesses, online video platforms, social media, gamification, team building, and engagement analytics.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science from Columbia University.

His professional journey includes roles such as Chief Operating Officer at Reimbursify, SVP Product Management at ShopKeep, and Chief Product Officer at WeWork, among others.

He has also held key positions at companies like Beatport, Booker Software, Viggle Inc., AOL (America Online), and Blue Marble ACG.