Jean (Philippe) Gousse
Mentor
Experience
Mentor
Techstars
Within the Techstars accelerator program, I provide coaching and mentorship to CEOs of startups, guiding them to recognize the advantages of cultivating a robust product culture.
One key benefit is the enhanced ability to differentiate business opportunities from distractions by following strong product management practices.
Vice President of Product Management
Cubeler Business Hub
I created a product from scratch and utilized my own Product Management Framework to guide the journey from an exciting idea to a successful finished product.
Established the product vision and defined its scope.
Created a high-level (HL) document to help estimate the effort required to build the ideal version of the product.
Conducted MVP workshop sessions to design the minimum viable product.
Developed MVP documentation and collaborated with UX experts to create user flows.
Deconstructed the ideal product into a detailed roadmap that supports the MVP launch.
Director Digital Services & Customer Engagement
Cogeco Connexion
- Proud leader of Product Owners, UX UI Designers and Content Specialists.
- Designed from the ground up and managed the self-serve and self-support platforms for our 500K customers.
- Lead the CJ remapping initiative.
Senior Digital Product Manager
CAE
Responsible for one entire section of the Customer Journey, Training Activity Management.
Leading and owning the vision, discovery, roadmap and backlog.
Defining and aligning with business stakeholders product strategy, vision and roadmap.
Managing 2 different Light Houses directly while coaching other PMs.
Building the next generation of applications for CAE training activities.
Making sure that the team delivers defect-free products to the customer.
Improved product management practices and processes.
Built a cloud based platform to support Crew Management for Operators.
Launched the first line of self-served support for CAE new line of applications.
Product Director Email, Traffic And Leads Generation
Seedbox Technologies
Leading a team of talented people.
Managing the affiliate platform and force.
Owner of the innovation pipeline and product evaluation framework.
Sending high volumes of direct messages in a highly regulated environment.
Building the next generation of our in-house direct messaging system.
Rebuilt a broken team with respect, transparency and leadership.
Improved the entire business unit processes and structure.
Built a new cloud based message delivery system.
Worked with experts to setup marketing automation tools and processes.
Developed a culture to ease external providers integration.
Product Specialist
Xprima
Contributed in designing the responsive next-generation platform for car dealers' digital presence.
Worked on the innovation management process for the entire business unit.
Delivered the first responsive solution for car dealers in Canada.
Director of New Product Development
PSL Group
- Product management, product scoping and product definition.
- Responsible for UX and UI team and processes.
- Identified and evaluated innovative technologies.
- Bridged the gap between marketing and product development.
Acting CEO
boostcast.com
- Created, promoted and monetized a “YouTube” like video community for cultural and sports associations.
- Reached over 200K members and 20K communities by the end of 2008.
- Defined product scope and the B2B offer for Myownvideosite corporate website serving over 15K users.
- Managed project and product teams across different countries.
- Wrote and presented the pitch to investors and led funding activities in Canada and the US.
- Pivoted to a UGC website, attracting over 250K users and earning startup of the day on TechCrunch.
Founder
Startup Biboune
- Developed Rec2mai, a customized video communication platform on the web for freelancers requiring no external software.
- Offered browser-supported technology.
- Operated a web agency and 3D studio under the Biboune brand.
- Created WordPress websites.
Co Founder
Tomahawk
- Founded a graphic design studio and web agency with a strong reputation in the music industry.
- Provided web design, web development and SEO services.
- Delivered graphic and visual identity services.
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (21.5 years), Media and Entertainment (7 years), Telecommunication (1.5 years), Automotive (1 year), and Aerospace and Defense (0.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Product Development (23.5 years), Information Technology (21 years), Marketing (16 years), Operations (7 years), Project Management (2.5 years), and Customer Service (1.5 years).
Summary
Experienced Senior Product Specialist in web management & development with 25+ years of experience. Skilled in UX, Product Mgmt, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Digital Strategy, UI & Analytics. Results-driven team leader with a natural flair for design and business. I have worked on multiple digital platforms, including websites, apps, email marketing, messaging, admin platforms & customer support.
Skills
- Search Engine Optimization (Seo)
- Digital Strategy
- New Hire Mentoring
- User Experience
- Product Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Start-ups
- Project Management
- Web Applications
- E-commerce
Languages
Education
Institut Montaigne Paris
general · Paris, France
Cours privé Poles
Science
Certifications & licenses
Design Thinking: Lead Change In Your Organization
Lynda.com
Business Innovation
Lynda.com
Design Thinking: Implementing the Process
lynda
Design Thinking: Understanding the Process
lynda
Google AdWords Essential Training
Lynda.com
Sales: Customer Success
Lynda.com
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