Brett Ryckman

Founder

San Francisco, California, United States23 yrs 2 mos experience

AI Enabled

Key Highlights

Over 20 years of product leadership experience.
Successfully launched AI products and mobile applications.
Led teams at top companies like Netflix and Amazon.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in Fintech and SaaS with a focus on AI-driven product strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product StrategyProduct ManagementGo-to-market StrategyProduct DesignDigital TransformationOrg DesignDigital Strategy

Other Skills

AIStrategyFundraisingProject Management Office (PMO)LeadershipSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Artificial Intelligence (AI)SaaSDesign SystemsDigital MarketingBrand DesignDesign LeadershipEntrepreneurshipUser Experience DesignProduct Leadership

About

I build products, teams, and companies. Over 20+ years, I’ve worked across consumer products, SaaS, fintech, wealthtech, AI, CRM, marketing automation, enterprise software, and digital media. I’ve served as Founder & CEO, Chief Product Officer, VP Product, Head of Design, and Senior Director at Amazon/Goodreads, Netflix, Twitter, ServiceNow, Way2B1, HelpIQ, and MarketBright. My work spans product strategy, product management, product design, design systems, user research, AI product strategy, generative AI, growth, monetization, mobile apps, web platforms, social media, digital experience, go-to-market, and organizational leadership. I’ve built products from zero to launch, rebuilt mature platforms, led redesigns, launched iOS and Android apps, brought AI products to market, and helped startups scale through acquisition and exit, including an Inc. 500 company. I’m most relevant for product leadership, design leadership, AI product strategy, consumer products, B2B SaaS, fintech, and advisory/board.

Experience

23 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

9 mos

Current Experience

American ocean minerals

Board Member

Aug 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Hybrid

Defining a new category, backed by $230M in recent funding

Go-to-Market StrategyStrategyProduct ManagementFundraisingProject Management Office (PMO)

Self employed

Principal | Product Strategy, Product Design & AI

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Independent work across product strategy, product management, product design, 0-1 AI product launches, growth, SaaS, consumer products, fintech, and company building.
Advisor, operator, and investor supporting founders, executives, and early-stage teams on product direction, AI product strategy, design quality, growth, GTM, and organizational decisions.

Product StrategyProduct ManagementProduct DesignAI

Twitter

Senior Director, Product Design

Jun 2022 – Oct 2022 · 4 mos

Led product design for core consumer surfaces including Home, Search, Explore, Profile, Tweet creation, and media experiences.
Partnered with product and engineering on consumer experience, discovery, engagement, and creator features.

Way2b1

Chief Product Officer

Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 · 2 yrs · San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

Joined as the company's first chief product officer to modernize a legacy WealthTech platform; rebuilt it into a modern SaaS, launched an AI copilot named LifeAI, launched new iOS/Android apps, and positioned the company for growth and retention gains.

Product DesignLeadershipSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Artificial Intelligence (AI)Product Management

Servicenow

Senior Director, Digital Experience

Apr 2020 – May 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

Led digital experiences for a $5B+ SaaS business, delivering initiatives that expanded global reach and accelerated growth during a pivotal period (COVID).

Digital TransformationOrg DesignDesign SystemsDigital Marketing

Amazon

Head of Design, Goodreads

Nov 2018 – Apr 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Led product design and research for Goodreads across discovery, community, monetization, brand, and core product experience.
Defined a new product direction, introduced a design system, refreshed Goodreads brand, and strengthened Goodreads inside the Amazon ecosystem.

Product DesignBrand DesignDigital Strategy

Netflix

Product + Design

Feb 2015 – May 2018 · 3 yrs 3 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Led product and design for the DVD subscription business serving millions of households, modernized the brand, rebuilt the entire product experience, and improved conversion, retention, and organic reach

Helpiq

Chief Product Officer

Jan 2012 – Feb 2015 · 3 yrs 1 mo · San Francisco Bay Area

Led product for an AI-powered knowledge and support platform. Helped shape product-market fit, win enterprise customers, and guide the company through acquisition.

Marketbright

VP, Product

Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 · 2 yrs · San Bruno, CA

Led product for a marketing automation platform spanning email, CRM, landing pages, segmentation, and workflow automation.
Rebuilt the product experience, modernized UI/UX, and helped position the business for relaunch and acquisition.