Zoltan Szalas

Zoltan Szalas is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product management, growth strategies, and entrepreneurship. He currently holds the position of VP of Product & Growth at Appfire, while also serving as a Member and Angel investor at BADideas.fund.12

Professional Background

Zoltan's career spans various roles and industries:

Product Leadership::

• VP of Product & Growth at Appfire (current role)
• Head of Product & Growth at Printify
• Director of Product Management and Growth Product Lead at IBM

Advisory Roles::

• Product advisor at Bridge
• Advisor for growth & product at Boosty Labs

Entrepreneurship::

• Founder of Croissant
• Program mentor and venture partner at startup accelerators

Education and Certifications

Zoltan has a strong educational background:

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and Management, Marketing from Baruch College
• Full Stack Development program at Flatiron School (2017)
• Optimizely Web X certification (2018)
• Applied Business Analytics from MIT Sloan School of Management (expected 2023)
• Various product management certifications from Reforge (2020-2021)1

Investment and Networking

As a Member and Angel investor at BADideas.fund, Zoltan is actively involved in the startup ecosystem, leveraging his expertise to support and invest in promising ventures.12

Zoltan Szalas's diverse experience in product management, growth strategies, and entrepreneurship, combined with his educational background and active involvement in the startup community, positions him as a valuable asset in the tech and business world.