Product Leader

Summary

Join 1848 Ventures, a venture studio building B2B SaaS startups, as a Product Leader. You will spearhead the creation and validation of early-stage ventures targeting SMBs. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution, demanding adaptability and a passion for market shaping. You'll define product vision, conduct customer discovery, innovate business models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Success hinges on data-driven decision-making and rapid iteration. This is an opportunity to build impactful, AI-powered marketplaces and drive significant change.

Requirements

• Expertise in multi-sided marketplace dynamics, including network effects, supply-demand balance, and monetization
• Proven ability to design and scale marketplace-specific business models
• Strong background in customer discovery, with a knack for uncovering pain points and translating them into product opportunities
• Proficiency in market research, opportunity sizing, and data-driven decision-making
• Adept at connecting disparate insights, iterating quickly, and delivering validated concepts
• A hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Resilient and resourceful, with a growth mindset and a collaborative spirit
• 8+ years of professional experience, with a background in SaaS, marketplaces, or startup environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with venture objectives and market needs
• Drive the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to market launch
• Establish and monitor success metrics, iterating based on feedback and performance
• Conduct extensive customer discovery to identify pain points and unmet needs within the marketplace ecosystem
• Translate insights into actionable strategies, ensuring the marketplace delivers value to all participants
• Develop, validate, and iterate on marketplace-specific business models and value propositions
• Tailor solutions to meet diverse stakeholder needs, ensuring scalability and long-term viability
• Design and execute experiments to test assumptions, including supply-demand dynamics and monetization strategies
• Leverage methodologies like customer interviews, prototyping, and go-to-market experiments to validate early concepts
• Partner with designers, engineers, and data scientists to bring concepts to life
• Work cross-functionally to align vision, strategy, and execution for seamless integration
• Use data insights to guide decisions, pivot strategies, and refine marketplace ideas
• Embrace ambiguity and adapt quickly to new information, balancing bold vision with practical execution

Preferred Qualifications

Venture studio experience is a strong plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to cutting-edge resources
• Incentive program
• Pension
• Comprehensive benefits package