Melissa Perri

This individual is a seasoned professional in the product management realm, with a background spanning various roles, from strategic advising to authoring and board membership. Their expertise lies in guiding Fortune 500 companies and SAAS scale-ups to achieve growth through impactful product strategies and organizational development. This experience is reflected in their two books, "Escaping the Build Trap" and "Product Operations," which offer insights into product management best practices. They have further established their commitment to knowledge sharing through Product Institute, an e-learning platform providing online courses for product professionals at all levels.

Beyond their writing and teaching, they actively contribute to the industry through board memberships with companies like Meister, Labster, and Dragonboat, and previously served on the board of Forsta before its acquisition by Press Ganey. Their expertise has been sought by numerous organizations, including Insight Partners, Capital One, Vanguard, and Walmart/Sam's Club, where they have helped transform product organizations. Further solidifying their influence, they are a recognized international keynote speaker and host of the Product Thinking Podcast, actively engaging with the product community through various platforms.