Top Talent like Connor are on Pangea

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Connor Anderson

Product Manager • Austin, TX, US
UX Strategy
Business Strategy
Product Strategy
Growth Hacking
User-Centered Design
UI/UX Design
Strategy & Business Development
Product Marketing
Product Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Lead Product Manager | Product Strategy/Advisor
Senior product leader with 10 years of experience driving product innovation and team development in the Tech/Startup industry. Currently leading a team of 5 product managers and driving domain-wide strategy at Alma. Proven track record of scaling products from 0 to 1, managing complex product portfolios, and building high-performing teams. Combines deep technical expertise in AI/ML with strategic business acumen to deliver exceptional results.

Projects

Kinship - Ancestry Update

The Wisdom Panel Ancestry Update project revamped the company's dog DNA testing service to better serve millennial pet parents while advancing their mission to help everyone "pet parent like a pro" through data, technology, and compassion. The project addressed key user pain points, primarily the confusing "breed groups" categorization and perceived lack of accuracy compared to competitors. Users struggled with broad groupings, and the service's 12.5% minimum reporting threshold for breeds led to unfavorable comparisons with competitors like Embark and 23andMe. Major achievements included: Improved breed detection precision to 1% New two-tiered breed breakdown visualization Enhanced family tree display showing up to 8 breeds Mobile-first redesign, resulting in 40% increased engagement Comprehensive breed information pages with history, traits, and health data The updated interface features intuitive breed breakdowns, genetic inheritance visualization, and a breed carousel for easy navigation. Each breed page includes detailed statistics, history, traits, temperament, care tips, and health information. Results showed significant improvement in Net Promoter Scores: Essential plan: 50 to 78 Premium plan: 62 to 72 The mobile optimization was particularly crucial, responding to data showing approximately 70% of users accessing the service via mobile devices compared to 30% on desktop. Future development opportunities include: Enhanced content discovery "Dogs like yours" feature Relative Finder functionality Genetic diversity visualization Geographic ancestry mapping The project successfully modernized the platform while improving accuracy and user experience, as evidenced by strong NPS improvements and positive social media response. The updates positioned Wisdom Panel to better serve their growing millennial user base while creating a foundation for future innovations in pet genetics and ancestry testing.See More

Work History

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Lead Product Manager

AlmaLeading a team of 5 product managers and driving product strategy across the entire claims domain Established and executed company-wide product vision that decreased cost per claim by over 10x and increased claim submission by +350% Developed organization-wide ML strategy, including implementation of automated claim corrections system that significantly improved operational efficiency Transformed product culture across multiple teams, implementing data-driven decision making processes and fostering innovation Built and scaled internal tooling system supporting 300+ associates, driving cross-functional alignment between product, engineering, and operations
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Product Manager

KinshipNov 2018 - Oct 2022 • 4 yrsManaged and mentored junior PM while scaling product portfolio to serve over 3 million users Led cross-functional strategy resulting in 35%+ YoY revenue growth for three consecutive years ($45M+ revenue) Successfully launched and scaled three new products from conception to market, including full P&L ownership Drove product vision and execution that improved user NPS from 50 to 70+, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction and retention
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Software Product Manager

SentryApr 2018 - Oct 2018 • 7 mosOne of the largest and most financially secure insurance groups in the country. With more than $21 billion in assets and a $6.5 billion policyholder surplus.
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Product Manager

Fetch Rewards, Inc.Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 • 1 yr 3 mosDeveloped and executed ML strategy that delivered $10M+ in lifetime cost savings Led organizational transformation of two product squads, implementing new processes that drove 6,000% increase in user engagement Established cross-functional alignment model between product, engineering, and design teams, later adopted company-wide
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Co-Founder

Flow Enterprises, LLCSep 2014 - Jan 2017 • 2 yrs 5 mosBusiness loyalty company aimed to reduce all friction between merchants, customers, and rewards. Using credit cards Flow Enterprises was positioned to make loyalty and customer/merchant relationships as seamless as possible.

Education

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Edgewood College

Computer Science2010 - 2012

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Lead Product Manager | Product Strategy/Advisor
Senior product leader with 10 years of experience driving product innovation and team development in the Tech/Startup industry. Currently leading a team of 5 product managers and driving domain-wide strategy at Alma. Proven track record of scaling products from 0 to 1, managing complex product portfolios, and building high-performing teams. Combines deep technical expertise in AI/ML with strategic business acumen to deliver exceptional results.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Connor are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Connor Anderson

Product Manager • Austin, TX, US
UX Strategy
Business Strategy
Product Strategy
Growth Hacking
User-Centered Design
UI/UX Design
Strategy & Business Development
Product Marketing
Product Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Kinship - Ancestry Update

The Wisdom Panel Ancestry Update project revamped the company's dog DNA testing service to better serve millennial pet parents while advancing their mission to help everyone "pet parent like a pro" through data, technology, and compassion. The project addressed key user pain points, primarily the confusing "breed groups" categorization and perceived lack of accuracy compared to competitors. Users struggled with broad groupings, and the service's 12.5% minimum reporting threshold for breeds led to unfavorable comparisons with competitors like Embark and 23andMe. Major achievements included: Improved breed detection precision to 1% New two-tiered breed breakdown visualization Enhanced family tree display showing up to 8 breeds Mobile-first redesign, resulting in 40% increased engagement Comprehensive breed information pages with history, traits, and health data The updated interface features intuitive breed breakdowns, genetic inheritance visualization, and a breed carousel for easy navigation. Each breed page includes detailed statistics, history, traits, temperament, care tips, and health information. Results showed significant improvement in Net Promoter Scores: Essential plan: 50 to 78 Premium plan: 62 to 72 The mobile optimization was particularly crucial, responding to data showing approximately 70% of users accessing the service via mobile devices compared to 30% on desktop. Future development opportunities include: Enhanced content discovery "Dogs like yours" feature Relative Finder functionality Genetic diversity visualization Geographic ancestry mapping The project successfully modernized the platform while improving accuracy and user experience, as evidenced by strong NPS improvements and positive social media response. The updates positioned Wisdom Panel to better serve their growing millennial user base while creating a foundation for future innovations in pet genetics and ancestry testing.

Work History

A

Lead Product Manager

AlmaLeading a team of 5 product managers and driving product strategy across the entire claims domain Established and executed company-wide product vision that decreased cost per claim by over 10x and increased claim submission by +350% Developed organization-wide ML strategy, including implementation of automated claim corrections system that significantly improved operational efficiency Transformed product culture across multiple teams, implementing data-driven decision making processes and fostering innovation Built and scaled internal tooling system supporting 300+ associates, driving cross-functional alignment between product, engineering, and operations
K

Product Manager

KinshipNov 2018 - Oct 2022 • 4 yrsManaged and mentored junior PM while scaling product portfolio to serve over 3 million users Led cross-functional strategy resulting in 35%+ YoY revenue growth for three consecutive years ($45M+ revenue) Successfully launched and scaled three new products from conception to market, including full P&L ownership Drove product vision and execution that improved user NPS from 50 to 70+, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction and retention
S

Software Product Manager

SentryApr 2018 - Oct 2018 • 7 mosOne of the largest and most financially secure insurance groups in the country. With more than $21 billion in assets and a $6.5 billion policyholder surplus.
F

Product Manager

Fetch Rewards, Inc.Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 • 1 yr 3 mosDeveloped and executed ML strategy that delivered $10M+ in lifetime cost savings Led organizational transformation of two product squads, implementing new processes that drove 6,000% increase in user engagement Established cross-functional alignment model between product, engineering, and design teams, later adopted company-wide
F

Co-Founder

Flow Enterprises, LLCSep 2014 - Jan 2017 • 2 yrs 5 mosBusiness loyalty company aimed to reduce all friction between merchants, customers, and rewards. Using credit cards Flow Enterprises was positioned to make loyalty and customer/merchant relationships as seamless as possible.

Education

E

Edgewood College

Computer Science2010 - 2012

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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