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Philip La
Product Manager at Niantic (Pokémon GO)
Philip La is a seasoned professional who excels in aiding mission-driven companies in maximizing their impact through a holistic understanding of their target audience.
With a rich background in growth and product management within both large corporations like Facebook and smaller tech companies like Kobo, Figure 1, and Niantic, Philip brings a diverse set of skills and experiences to the table.
He is deeply dedicated to continuous learning and always commits 110% to his projects, valuing hard work and hustle over mere talent.
Philip La's expertise lies in product management, digital marketing, growth strategies, product marketing, conversion rate optimization, social networks, network effects, virality, and user research.
His interests span across various domains including emerging technology, ethical design, behavioral economics, politics, education, energy, healthcare, social networks, and superheroes.
Philip holds a B.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, where he maintained an impressive 87.6% cumulative average. He also pursued further education in web development and computer programming at Lighthouse Labs.
Throughout his career, Philip has held key roles such as Product Manager for Pokémon GO at Niantic, Inc., Product Manager for Growth at Figure 1, Manager for User Growth at Figure 1, and Digital Marketing Specialist at Kobo Inc.
His vast array of experiences includes serving as Chairman of the Board, Board of Directors, Media Solutions Manager, Co-founder, and Market Strategist at various renowned organizations like Facebook, Nspire Innovation Network, Kingpin, and Microsoft.
Philip has also contributed significantly to the industry through roles such as President and Founder of UW Chemical Engineering Student Society, Director of Marketing at Nspire Innovation Network, Project Engineering Intern at Zeton, Process Safety Management Intern at Suncor Energy, Process Control Engineering Intern at Petro Canada, and Fuels Policy and Programs Technical Analyst at Natural Resources Canada.
