West Stringfellow

West Stringfellow is a seasoned product management and innovation leader with a wealth of experience at major companies like Target, PayPal, VISA, Rosetta Stone, and Bigcommerce, as well as a Senior Product Manager role at Amazon.

Throughout his career, West has spearheaded numerous groundbreaking initiatives, including launching the first internal innovation team and program at Target, pioneering the world's first Retail Accelerator in collaboration with Techstars, establishing Bigcommerce's first San Francisco office and hiring over 60 employees, and introducing innovative kids' products at Rosetta Stone.

West's contributions also include developing Rosetta Stone's first SaaS learning platform and B2B product line, launching the company's first micro-lesson app for Travel, and opening multiple offices in Seattle, Austin, and San Francisco, where he hired 70+ employees.

At PayPal, he played a key role in creating the first point of sale product and platform, earning the 2013 'Most Innovative' award from PYMNTS.com. West also led the strategy for the platform team and program at PayPal and developed the first digital video platform at Amazon, among other notable achievements.

Additionally, he has a strong international work background, having spent significant time in London, England, working with Amazon and VISA, as well as in Sydney, Australia, where he contributed to companies like PayPal, Bigcommerce, and GraysOnline.

West Stringfellow's areas of expertise include data, innovation, products, platforms, startups, and a passion for driving progress on Earth and beyond. With a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Colorado Boulder, he brings a comprehensive perspective to his roles.

Formerly serving as the Vice President of Internal Innovation and Operations at Target, West Stringfellow excels in leading teams, driving strategic initiatives, and nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

His diverse professional background, coupled with a strong ability to excel in challenging environments, makes West a standout figure in the product management and innovation space.