Melissa Perri

About

I am a world-renowned expert in product management. Through my companies Product Institute, Produx Labs, and CPO Accelerator, I am pushing boundaries in product management education. As a consultant, I have advised Fortune 500s such as Capital One, Vanguard, Walmart/Sam’s Club, and JP Morgan Chase. I am also a board member and trusted advisor for SAAS scaleups and late-stage startups. My superpower is making complex ideas accessible for different audiences. I translate hard concepts into familiar language so that anyone can understand them. This makes me an invaluable partner to ambitious leaders with a vision for success. Highlights of my career include: - Accelerated value creation for Forsta as CEO advisor and board director. - Appointed to teach at Harvard Business School as a Senior Lecturer. - Wrote the book Escaping the Build Trap on great product management. - Launched 2 fast-growing e-learning businesses to develop product leaders. - Trained product managers at companies like J&J, Capital One, and Liberty Mutual. - Delivered keynote presentations at conferences in 40+ countries. When I’m not at my desk, you might find me in the kitchen. With a hammer, not a spatula. I’m an overconfident DIYer and currently renovating my house. I’m also learning how to golf... slowly– I’m terrible, but I’m getting better! Please connect with me to expand your network of high-impact global executives. I am also happy to discuss new partnerships, including board opportunities. Subscribe to my podcast at DearMelissa.com. Core Competencies: Product Vision | Product Strategy | Board Leadership | Business Transformation | Board Advising | CEO Coaching | Venture-Funded Startups | Scaleups | Scalability | Change Management | International Business | Product Management | Corporate Mission | Entrepreneurship | Mergers & Acquisitions | C-Level Recruiting | E-Learning | Exit Strategy | IPO Readiness | Board of Directors | Goal Alignment | Strategic Planning | Relationship Building | Lean Management | UI / UX