Adriano Blanaru

CEO

San Francisco, California, United States24 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Over 25 years of experience in technology and business.
  • Proven track record in AI and digital solutions.
  • Expert in guiding organizations through AI transformation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and AI transformation expert with extensive product management experience.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementAiIntegrationGrowth StrategySaas Development

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAnalytical SkillsAnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentBusiness Intelligence (BI)Business StrategyChange ManagementCommunicationCompetitive AnalysisCompetitive ResearchCreative Problem SolvingCross-functional Team LeadershipCross-team CollaborationCustomer Experience

About

Applied technologist with vast experience operating at the intersection of technology and business, developing unique insight into technology adoption and value creation, with a distinct dual perspective: deep understanding of both how technologies are built and how they're actually used in practice. Over 25+ years, have consistently applied systems thinking to identify high-impact opportunities and deliver practical AI and digital solutions across industries. Proven track record leading teams through complete technology lifecycles—from conception and development to deployment, adoption, and change management. Combines technical knowledge with business acumen to translate complex AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes. Now focused on guiding organizations through pragmatic AI transformation with clear ROI and sustainable implementation methodologies.

Experience

24 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
3 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

Ppfx labs

Founder & CEO

Jan 2023Present · 3 yrs 5 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

  • PPFX Labs exists to empower businesses to thrive in the AI era.
  • We offer practical, tailored solutions to help our clients navigate the rapidly changing AI landscape. Whether it involves simple automations or a full blown AI transformation journey with complex implementations and change management, PPFX Labs can help.

The alpha 1 collaborative

Advisor

Jan 2023Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • We are:
  • (1) a collaborative of builders, operators, advisors
  • (2) complex problem solvers
  • (3) industry experts, with knowledge and access to supercharge clients' business
  • (4) experienced leaders to drive specific projects or fill short-term capability gaps
  • (5) C-Suite services for hire

Studio management llc

Head of Product

Jan 2021Jan 2023 · 2 yrs · San Francisco Bay Area · Remote

  • Brought in as the first hire for a new venture, building an AI-powered suite of productivity tools for knowledge workers. Built and managed a globally distributed team of 4 engineers and one designer, establishing efficient development processes and cadence.
  • ► Acted as Head of Product and General Manager for new studio venture, defining product vision and building the product from the ground up.
  • ► Conducted extensive competitive research in productivity software and related fields, shaping product vision, strategy, principles, milestones, and roadmap.
  • ► Developed and executed robust prototypes and concepts for customer review, gathering valuable feedback for product iteration.
  • ► Produced a wide range of communication artifacts, including specs, wireframes, prototypes, workflows, functional diagrams, decks, and papers to support the team at various stages of product development.
  • ► Delivered initial versions of web and iOS apps.
Product ManagementAITeam ManagementCompetitive ResearchPrototypingCommunication

Eightfold.ai

Product Management Lead

Jan 2019Jan 2021 · 2 yrs · San Francisco Bay Area · Hybrid

  • Joined as an early PM Lead during a period of hyper-growth at Eightfold, contributing to its journey from series B to E funding rounds and achieving unicorn status while overseeing the mission of enabling the Services organization to deliver maximum value through the platform.
  • ► Developed and implemented key features to enhance the capabilities of Eightfold's Talent Transformation Advisory group. Improved workflow configurability for Integration Consultants. Created comprehensive documentation and trained international implementation partners on utilizing the Admin Console effectively.
  • ► Selected by the CEO to lead the internal deployment of Eightfold's platform ("Eightfold for Eightfold"), collaborating closely with the VP of People, recruiters, and hiring managers to optimize and streamline the talent acquisition process within the organization.
  • ► Designed and implemented customer-facing reports and dashboards, including advanced data querying and manipulation capabilities.
Product ManagementIntegrationDocumentationData Analysis

Creativelive

Director of Product Management

Jan 2016Jan 2018 · 2 yrs · San Francisco Bay Area · On-site

  • Hired to drive the strategic product management efforts for the company's web platform, explicitly focusing on the Student Experience and Growth teams, resulting in significant double-digit growth in annual revenue. Held a pivotal role reporting directly to the SVP of Engineering and Product, overseeing a high-performing team of 4 professionals, including 1 PM, 2 Designers, and 1 Data Scientist.
Product ManagementTeam LeadershipStrategic PlanningGrowth Strategy

Hightail

Sr. Product Manager

Jan 2014Jan 2016 · 2 yrs · San Francisco Bay Area · On-site

  • Recruited into this Series E Document Storage and Collaboration Suite (acquired by OpenText), to lead monetization and growth initiatives for Hightail's File Sharing & Cloud Storage, focusing on capturing the Prosumer market segment, which accounted for 70% of revenues.
  • ► Led the development and enhancements of critical infrastructure components, optimizing operational efficiency and improving customer experience.
  • ► Guided the design and development of Hightail Spaces, a visual document collaboration SaaS product across multiple platforms, from concept to successful launch.
  • ► Led the design and development of Spaces for Teams, the enterprise version, including roles & permissions, account provisioning, and an advanced Admin Console.
Product ManagementGrowth InitiativesCustomer ExperienceSaaS Development

Vuact

Product Lead

Jan 2012Jan 2014 · 2 yrs · San Francisco Bay Area · Hybrid

  • Brought in to transition product from the prototype stage to a live application, engaging pilot customers and generating hundreds of thousands of views. Took ownership of product specifications, overseeing the creation of wireframes, managing issues, and actively participating in the testing and implementing most features.

Clipik

Co-Founder & CEO

Jan 2010Jan 2012 · 2 yrs · New York / San Francisco · Remote

  • Directed end-to-end product development, overseeing the entire process from wireframe conceptualization to creating a revenue-generating platform that connected users and editors across 15 countries. Drove business development and marketing efforts, fostering relationships with industry leaders in online video and related sectors. Optimized customer acquisition channels to maximize user acquisition and retention.
  • ► Orchestrated successful fundraising activities, securing seed financing from angel investors and institutional backers.
  • ► Managed Board of Directors (BOD) activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and investor expectations.

Foodtrux.com

Co-Founder

Jan 2009Jan 2010 · 1 yr · Philadelphia, PA

Link investimentos

Head of Equity Research

Jan 2005Jan 2007 · 2 yrs · Sao Paulo, Brazil · On-site

Hedging-griffo

Associate - Asset Allocation

Jan 2003Jan 2005 · 2 yrs · Sao Paulo, Brazil · On-site

Citi

Analyst (Salomon Smith Barney - Investment Banking)

Jan 2001Jan 2003 · 2 yrs · Sao Paulo, Brazil / New York · On-site

Hs investimentos

Associate

Jan 2000Jan 2001 · 1 yr · Sao Paulo, Brazil · On-site

Janos holding

Investment Analyst

Jan 1998Jan 2000 · 2 yrs · Sao Paulo, Brazil

Education

The Wharton School

MBA

Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie

BA — Business Administration

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