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Brian Watson is a seasoned product leader, investor, and creative entrepreneur with a proven track record of bringing ambitious, innovative ideas to life. With extensive experience leading product strategy, crafting narratives, and executing product launches at industry leaders like Apple and VSCO, Brian has successfully driven the release of market-defining features such as inline replies in iMessage, video editing in Apple Photos, and enhancements to the iPhone camera interface. In his current role as Head of Product at Future Primitive, Brian leads a cross-functional team driving the development of a next-generation photo platform using Web3 technologies to reimagine how photography is captured, shared, and owned.Named one of the ‘Top 25 Most Influential African Americans in Technology’ by Business Insider, Brian is dedicated to championing the success of Black founders and creators. This commitment extends to his work as co-founder of Hella Creative, a collective of Black professionals and artists, where he spearheaded a national campaign that helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. He continues to lead community initiatives, partnering with the Oakland Museum of California to host an annual Juneteenth event, raising funds for local Black-owned small businesses.Brian has consulted with and invested in numerous early-stage startups targeted at Gen Z and content creators, helping founders drive product strategy and raise new rounds of financing at increased valuations. With a focus on zero-to-one product management, user-centered design, and strategic innovation, Brian thrives on creating products that empower creativity and self-expression._______________Specialties: Zero-to-One Product Strategy; Product Management; User-Centered Design; Product Marketing; Mobile App Development; Consumer Technology; Gen Z Products; Creator Economy; Product Vision & Storytelling; Product Launch Execution; UI/UX Design; Prototyping; Data-Driven Product Iteration; Press & Executive Communication; Business Analysis; Strategic Innovation; Fundraising Strategy; Stakeholder Communication; Cross-Functional Team Leadership; Feature Roadmap Development; Inclusive Product Development; Community Building & Event Planning; Computational Photography; Digital Art; Web3 & Blockchain Applications; Generative AI Integration; Seed & Series A Investment Strategy; Angel Investing; Cultural Research; Market Research & Analysis; Strategic Partnerships & Collaboration; Early-Stage Startup Consulting