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Yaniv Yaakubovich
Director of Product Management at Pagaya
Yaniv Yaakubovich is a seasoned product management consultant and the founder of Verve Product, where he has been actively involved since April 2018. His expertise lies in guiding product teams and entrepreneurs to develop effective product strategies and achieve successful execution. He provides consulting services that include advising on product-market fit and mentoring product managers on career development.1
Professional Background
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Current Roles:
- Director of Product Management at Pagaya (April 2023 - Present): Responsible for leading product initiatives.
- Product Management Consultant at Verve Product (April 2018 - Present): Focuses on consulting startups and established companies on various aspects of product management.
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Previous Experience:
- VP Product at OneStep Digital Physical Therapy (May 2021 - October 2022): Launched key products and reorganized the product team into effective squads.
- Product Management Advisor at HoneyBook (2018 - 2022): Managed mobile apps and e-commerce products, achieving significant growth.
- Senior Product Manager at SurveyMonkey (June 2016 - November 2017): Led rebranding efforts and managed multiple product teams.
- Product Manager at Google (May 2013 - May 2016): Developed products like Google Analytics Premium and Google Data Studio.
- Senior Product Manager, Social Commerce at PayPal (November 2011 - May 2013): Spearheaded social commerce initiatives.1
Education
Yaniv holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from The Academic College of Tel-Aviv, Yaffo, and an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. His educational background includes a focus on strategy and marketing, which complements his extensive experience in product management.1
Skills and Interests
Yaniv is known for his direct approach to execution in product management. He has a passion for mentoring and helping others grow in their careers. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, particularly his two energetic sons, and has interests in radio and music.1
