Gerry Caron
With a proven track record of success, I have led multiple product organizations across a range of tech industries, from startups to billion-dollar enterprises. My expertise has helped drive up share prices for both public and private companies, showcasing my ability to navigate diverse business landscapes.
Throughout my career, I have held senior-level product leadership roles in esteemed multinational tech organizations such as iRobot, Universal Robots, Bose, and OtterBox. Additionally, I have made significant contributions to the success of startups like iZotope and Active Control Experts, where I played an instrumental role in propelling their growth and establishing them as industry frontrunners.
My educational background includes an MS degree from MIT, where I had the privilege of studying under thesis supervisor Dr. Amar Bose, founder of Bose Corporation. I also hold an MBA from Babson College's Olin Graduate School of Business and a BSME from UMass, Amherst. Furthermore, I am an Edison Engineering graduate and survivor of General Electric’s elite and demanding Advanced Course in Engineering.
As an innovator, I have been awarded 10 US patents, and my inventions have generated billions of dollars in revenue. The products under my purview have earned numerous industry distinctions, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and several Red Dot, NAMM Tech, Best of What's New, and other industry honors. Moreover, my expertise in product management and innovation has led to several invitations as an international panelist and presenter in these areas.
My journey began as a successful engineer, but I soon found myself yearning for a transition into Product Management. When I finally had the opportunity to prove myself in that role, however, I faced a harsh reality...
I was terrible at it.
Just like today, college majors in Product Management didn’t exist. Everyone in the role was forced to learn on the job, including me. It was out of sheer desperation that I made the decision to be vulnerable with my teammates from Sales, Marketing, UX, Operations, and other functions—the very people I was expected to lead.
I couldn't afford to "fake it 'til I make it."
In that challenging experience, I discovered the transformative power of self-awareness, transparency, collaboration, and open-mindedness. My teammates across different departments became my invaluable teachers, providing their disciplines' perspectives as "customers" in my new role. This process, though humbling, profoundly shaped my highly inclusive philosophies and approaches to product management.
From that initial tumultuous role, I persevered and ascended to the top executive position in Product Management across several market-leading tech companies.
Today, I offer my decades of market-leading experience to help you achieve your product goals efficiently, leveraging my expertise and instilling you with a newfound sense of confidence. Contact me today, and together we can pave a smoother path to success.
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