Patrick J. Costello serves as Head of AI Strategic Initiatives in the Office of the CEO at Checkr, Inc. He has held leadership roles across data platforms, fintech, martech, and energy sectors, with a focus on commercializing new products and identifying growth opportunities.
Intro paths
YC
Patrick went through Y Combinator (Summer 2014) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Patrick can intro founders to Naytev's investors below.
Experience
- Checkr, Inc.Head of AI Strategic Initiatives, Office of the CEOcurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Checkr, Inc.Chief of Staff to CEO2023 — 2026San Francisco Bay Area
- Lofty AIChief Product Officer2022 — 2023Seattle
- OptimizelySenior Director, Product Management2020 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
- OptimizelySenior Product Manager2019 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
- NaytevCo-founder, Chief Strategy Officer2014 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
- ICF InternationalSenior Associate, Energy Advisory & Solutions2012 — 2014Washington D.C. Metro Area
- ICF InternationalFounder of ICF's Innovator's Forum2013Washington D.C. Metro Area
- ICF InternationalAssociate2011 — 2012Virginia, United States
- ICF InternationalAnalyst2010 — 2011Virginia, United States
- ICF InternationalResearcher2008 — 2010Virginia, United States
- BP Alternative Energy Wind Power AmericasDevelopment Associate (Internship)2007 — 2008Greater Charlottesville Area
Education
- Y CombinatorYC S14
- University of VirginiaBachelor of Arts with Distinction, Sociology
- Ballston LaunchPadWashington DC, Summer2013
- Kauffman FastTrac Tech VentureWashington DC, Spring2012
- St. Christopher's School
Skills & more
Machine LearningWeb TechnologiesCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct ManagementProfit & Loss ManagementAgile MethodologiesQuantitative AnalysisChange ManagementContract NegotiationCash Flow ManagementForecastingStrategic Roadmaps
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Product StrategyPricing StrategyBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurshipAgile LeadershipMarketing StrategyFinancial ModelingAnalyticsStrategic PlanningLeadershipStrategyManagement- Checkr Profile — Checkr, Inc.
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From Patrick's professional profile.
Naytev's investors · 3
Co-founders
ZL
Zack LiscioFounder/CEO
MS
Mike SeidFounder/CTO