Gilad Lapid Email & Phone Number

Tel Aviv, Il

As VP of Product Management and a management team member, I spearheaded the strategic planning and development of Duve’s B2B SaaS product, focusing on maximizing product value, fostering innovation, and driving scalable growth. I was instrumental in defining the company’s product vision, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals, and building a high-performing product team from the ground up.Key Achievements:✓ Doubled the customer base and significantly increased ARR to tens of millions by executing industry-leading product strategies.✓ Led the development of DuveAI from concept to market, collaborating with design partners on beta versions, resulting in a successful launch that drove substantial revenue growth.✓ Revamped and optimized E2E product lifecycle processes, introducing innovations that transformed product development, increased agility, and dramatically improved product delivery & efficiency.✓ Successfully managing and mentoring a team of product managers, cultivating a product-centric culture driven by innovation and customer focus and emphasizing leadership development to ensure continuous growth within the team.✓ Defined key ICPs and executed a targeted GTM strategy that integrated a holistic approach to product leadership, surpassing company goals and opening new market opportunities.✓ Developed and communicated a long-term product vision and strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and effective communication with higher management and stakeholders across the organization.

Redwood City, California, Us

As Director of Product Management and a member of the site management team, I led the product strategy and development of BigPanda’s B2B SaaS product, driving innovation and scaling the company to unicorn status. I was responsible for shaping the product vision, managing the product organization, and implementing processes that enhanced product performance and customer value. Throughout my tenure, I collaborated closely with Fortune 500 customers, delivering solutions that addressed their unique and complex needs.Key Achievements:✓ Tripled the customer base (now in the thousands) and increased ARR by 155% (now exceeding tens of millions), contributing to BigPanda’s unicorn valuation of $1.2B.✓ Spearheaded the development of an AI/ML-driven initiative, introducing innovative features that set the product apart in the market, ultimately leading to a $20M Series E funding round from design partners—UBS and Wells Fargo.✓ Led a comprehensive reorganization at the Israeli site, transforming scattered teams into 4 structured product groups, enhancing product and R&D expertise, and significantly improving delivery. Through a detailed leveling program I developed and implemented, I promoted two GPMs, including one from R&D TL to GPM, which proved very successful.✓ Revamped product lifecycle management, implementing best practices that accelerated product delivery and increased operational efficiency.✓ Recruited, coached, and mentored a team of 6 product managers, establishing a high-performing, agile product organization.✓ Developed and communicated a long-term product vision and roadmap, fostering collaboration across teams and ensuring alignment with upper management, which contributed to a 122% increase in Net Dollar Retention.✓ Initiated and managed the OKRs program across the organization, driving high performance and achieving an 85% goal achievement rate across the site.

Tel Aviv, Israel, Il

As Head of Product Management, I led the strategic planning and development of Atera’s PLG B2B SaaS platform, focusing on delivering comprehensive IT management solutions. I was responsible for defining the product strategy, managing cross-functional teams, and driving innovation to enhance customer experience and strengthen market competitiveness.Key Achievements:✓ Quadrupled the customer base and achieved an astounding 10,000% increase in ARR, establishing Atera as the market leader in IT management.✓ Developed and executed a product-market fit (PMF) strategy, aligning product features with customer needs, resulting in user satisfaction rates exceeding 90% and a 99% retention rate throughout my tenure.✓ Implemented a PLG strategy that drove the conversion rate from trial to paying customers to a record 30%.✓ Recruited, coached, and mentored a high-performing cross-functional product organization, consisting of 3 product managers, 6 UX designers (including the head of UX), analysts, and a technical content writer, fostering a high-performing, agile product organization, while Investing in leadership development to foster a team of innovative and adaptable future leaders.✓ Launched multiple high-impact features that innovated and streamlined the industry’s IT processes, enhancing user engagement and maintaining an exceptional churn rate of less than 1% over the years.✓ Implemented Agile methodologies, optimizing product development cycles and enhancing team efficiency, ultimately leading to significant product deliveries that positioned Atera for market dominance.✓ Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to track product success and inform strategic decision-making, driving data-driven improvements across the product portfolio.✓ Initiated and managed the OKRs program across the organization, driving high performance in the product and R&D departments with an overall 85% goal achievement rate.

New York, Ny, Us

As VP of Product Management and a management team member, I led the development and launch of Connecteam’s successful SaaS B2B web and mobile apps, focusing on enhancing user experience and driving customer engagement. I was responsible for shaping the product vision, managing product teams, and implementing strategies aligned with the company’s growth objectives.Key Achievements:✓ Achieved over 100,000 users within the first year of launch (a 4000% increase), establishing Connecteam as a key player in the field service management industry✓ Developed and executed a PMF strategy, aligning product features with feedback, driving user satisfaction above 90%, and exceeding company goals.✓ Managed and mentored a cross-functional team of product managers, UX designers, and developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.✓ Launched several high-impact features that improved operational efficiency for customers, significantly increasing customer loyalty and reducing churn.✓ Implemented Agile methodologies, streamlining product development processes and enhancing team productivity.✓ Established metrics and KPIs to monitor product performance, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

As Head of Product Management, I spearheaded the development and launch of 12 successful B2C iOS and Android AI/ML test prep apps, reaching millions of users globally. I played a key role in driving product innovation and leading the startup to a successful exit sale, acquired by TAL Education Group.Key Achievements:✓ Played a pivotal role in Ready4’s acquisition by TAL Education Group through strategic product and business leadership.✓ Led the development and launch of 12 AI-driven test prep apps for iOS and Android, reaching millions of users, reflecting a 30,000% increase!✓ Developed an industry-disrupting AI/ML-powered product that shifted the company’s trajectory, reaching millions of users and securing the acquisition by TAL Education.✓ Matrix-managed a cross-functional team of 15, including developers, designers, QA, content, and marketing managers.✓ Oversaw product management, marketing, UX design, and development of AI-powered test prep solutions for mobile platforms.✓ Created and maintained PRDs and MRDs, aligning technical and market requirements to ensure seamless execution.✓ Led Agile development processes, managing multiple teams to deliver high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.✓ Planned and executed strategic product roadmaps, from requirements gathering to sprint planning and release cycles.✓ Monitored key product metrics to enhance user satisfaction, delivering improvements in engagement and retention.✓ Directed the UI and UX development for both web and mobile platforms, ensuring an intuitive, high-quality user experience.

Vienna, Vienna, At

*Acquired by Entain Group*As Senior Product Manager at bwin, I led the development and launch of successful web, client, and iOS/Android products, reaching millions of users globally. I managed the full suite of vertical premium products, driving innovation and enhancing user experience in a highly competitive market.Key Achievements:✓ Increased premium users ARPU by 20% and boosted their LTV by 15% after the successful launch of premium products.✓ Led the development and launch of successful products across web, client, and iOS/Android platforms, engaging millions of users.✓ Managed all premium vertical products, including sports betting, casino, poker, and various distribution channels, overseeing product management, marketing, UX, design, and development.✓ Created and maintained PRDs and MRDs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market demands.✓ Developed and managed mobile products, enhancing user engagement through iOS and Android applications.✓ Oversaw user-related programs, including bonus structures, promotions, and player acquisition and retention strategies.✓ Planned and executed strategic product and marketing roadmaps to drive growth and engagement.✓ Monitored key product metrics to ensure a high-quality user interface and overall experience, leading to improved customer satisfaction.

Petah-Tikva, Il

As Head of Product Management at Zap Group, Israel's largest e-commerce platform, I led the development and launch of multiple successful web and mobile apps, serving millions of users. I managed a diverse portfolio of vertical e-commerce products, driving innovation and enhancing user experience across the platform.Key Achievements:✓ Led the development and launch of successful web and mobile products, engaging millions of users.✓ Oversaw the management of the company’s vertical e-commerce offerings, including innovative solutions like the customized smart video product from Sundaysky and the cloud video platform from Brightcove.✓ Created and maintained PRDs and MRDs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market needs.✓ Matrix-managed cross-functional teams within the R&D division, executing multiple projects simultaneously in an Agile environment.✓ Directed the product roadmap and strategic planning, encompassing product design, development, pricing, and training across various departments.✓ Managed complex, cross-company product initiatives from concept to development, with full responsibility for UI/UX design across multiple platforms.✓ Led SEO initiatives, including analysis and reporting on product performance metrics, while directly managing SEO professionals to enhance online visibility and engagement.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), With Specialization In Digital Ecosystem

B.A, Communication & Management, With Specialization In Digital Ecosystem