Samuel Odio

Samuel Odio is a seasoned product leader with extensive experience in building and scaling products. He most recently served as the Senior Director of Product Management at Dropbox from August 2021 to August 2023, where he focused on developing Generative AI productivity products within the Office of the CEO.1

Career Highlights

Dropbox: As Senior Director of Product Management, Odio worked on cutting-edge AI-driven productivity solutions.1

Fivestars: Prior to Dropbox, Odio spent over 5 years as Vice President and Head of Product at Fivestars. There, he led a strategic pivot from loyalty programs to credit card payment hardware, significantly impacting the company's direction.1

Freshplum: Odio co-founded Freshplum, a machine learning startup that helped major retailers optimize online promotions. The company was acquired by TellApart, which was later purchased by Twitter.1

Facebook: At Facebook, Odio served as a Product Manager for Photos, Video, and Photo ML products. He oversaw substantial growth in daily photo uploads and views, and led the development of key features like auto-tagging using facial recognition.1

Divvyshot: Odio's entrepreneurial journey began with Divvyshot, one of the first iOS photo-sharing apps. The company was funded by Y Combinator and later acquired by Facebook.1

Education and Location

Samuel Odio attended the University of Virginia and is currently based in Seattle, Washington.1

With a decade of experience as both a product manager and CEO, Odio has demonstrated a strong track record in product development, particularly in areas involving AI and machine learning technologies.1