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About
Wayne Lin is co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Upside, a technology company focused on financial benefits for consumers and businesses, where he leads teams across product, engineering, operations, design, and data. He is responsible for the company's product vision, strategy, roadmap, and product delivery. With more than 20 years of experience in product management, marketing, and analytics, he has founded and led multiple ventures and holds an MBA from Wharton with a focus on entrepreneurial management.
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Experience
- UpsideCo-founder, Chief Product Officercurrent2023 — presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
- UpsideCo-founder, Chief Operating Officer2016 — 2023Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- OpowerVice President, Product Management & Analytics2014 — 2015Arlington, VA
- OpowerSr. Director, Product Management2010 — 2014Washington D.C. Metro Area
- GoogleProduct Manager2006 — 2010Mountain View, CA
- GoogleAssociate Product Marketing Manager2005 — 2006Mountain View, CA
- ecoLightbulbsFounder2007 — 2009San Francisco, CA
- ZS AssociatesAssociate Consultant2002 — 2005Boston, MA
Skills & more
Market Research23Product Marketing85Online Marketing4Product Forecasting1Field Marketing2Product Development31Product Management99Competitive Analysis14Marketing Strategy8Social Media Marketing1Social Media5Product Strategy1
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Wayne Lin?
- Wayne Lin is co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Upside, a technology company focused on financial benefits for consumers and businesses, where he leads teams across product, engineering, operations, design, and data. He is responsible for the company's product vision, strategy, roadmap, and product delivery. With more than 20 years of experience in product management, marketing, and analytics, he has founded and led multiple ventures and holds an MBA from Wharton with a focus on entrepreneurial management.
- Where does Wayne Lin work?
- Wayne Lin is Founder of Upside.
- What companies did Wayne Lin found?
- Wayne Lin founded Upside.
- Where did Wayne Lin go to school?
- Wayne Lin studied at The Wharton School (MBA, Entrepreneurial Management); Northwestern University (B.A., Applied Mathematics); West Windsor - Plainsboro High School.
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