Tovah Simon - Head of Product

Q: Where is Tovah based?

Tovah is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Tovah speak?

Tovah speaks the following languages: English (Native), French (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Tovah have?

Tovah has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Tovah has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that Tovah may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Tovah's latest experience?

Tovah's most recent position is Head of Product at Upstream .

Q: What companies has Tovah worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tovah has worked for Upstream , bestselfy , Caspar , and Infarm .

Q: Which industries is Tovah most experienced in?

Tovah is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Banking and Finance , and Advertising . Tovah also has some experience in Education , Healthcare , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas is Tovah most experienced in?

Tovah is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Business Intelligence , and Finance . Tovah also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Operations , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Tovah worked in recently?

Tovah has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Healthcare , and Agriculture .

Q: Which business areas has Tovah worked in recently?

Tovah has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Strategy and Planning , and Operations .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

6 months

United States

Head of Product

Upstream

Architected a business strategy and aligned product strategy increasing organizational clarity, focusing on investor and marketing communication.
Established Product Market Fit process to refine target customers and use cases.
Developed business monetization strategies and roadmap aimed at achieving platform profitability within 2-years.
Assessed operational cost and drafted cost-saving measures doubling runway.

Sep 2022 - Present

3 years 6 months

Germany

Chief Product Officer (Product Advisor)

bestselfy

Guided the development of the Digital Business & Product Strategy.
Facilitated the creation of an AI strategy, focusing on optimizing the integration of AI into day-to-day activities of our participants and aligning with business objectives.
Designed product operations process for multi-client rollouts, simplifying customer and participant management and decreasing operational costs.

Sep 2021 - Sep 2022

1 year 1 month

Germany

Head of Product

Caspar

Devised product strategy focused on internationalization and market expansion and presented to the board.
Directed and developed a diverse team of 15+ direct reports across product management, content creation, and product design/UX, ensuring strategic alignment and high-quality deliverables.
Introduced ISO and regulatory (DRV) compliant product vision, development & change management processes aligning with regulated medical device development (ISO 13485) and B2B2C business model.
Drove significant improvements in content strategy and delivery efficiency, leading to a 60% decrease in content creation spend.

Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

7 months

Canada

Head of Product

Infarm

Led the strategic consolidation of a 20+ person product management organization, optimizing roles, processes, and best practices to enhance B2B2C service delivery.
Streamlined internal customer service workflows, cutting the average time to issue resolution by 49%.
Fostered stronger cross-functional collaboration and transparency by implementing new processes for stakeholder engagement and C-Level reporting.

Nov 2018 - Dec 2020

2 years 2 months

Germany

Head of Product & Marketing

Smart Pricer

Spearheaded the strategic pivot from a purely agency based business model to combined Agency/SaaS model.
Launched a SaaS product line featuring a proprietary ML dynamic pricing algorithm that unified ticketing data models across industries, enabling automated pricing for smaller companies.
Enhanced inbound lead generation through the development and ongoing management of strategic marketing and positioning.
Reduced time to market by instituting consistent software development and product processes, from discovery to release.

Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

6 months

Germany

Product Advisor

Gnosis

Provided strategic coaching to the founding team, focusing on enhancing business operations, management frameworks, and development processes for crypto-driven products.

Apr 2016 - Dec 2017

1 year 9 months

Russian Federation

Product Manager

Bidswitch

Defined the roadmap for core ML prediction and traffic allocation algorithms, optimizing bid request management.
Drove the strategic vision for data products, specifically custom reporting and analytics solutions.
Established the strategic vision for data products, with an emphasis on empowering users through custom reporting and analytics solutions.

Sep 2014 - Apr 2016

1 year 8 months

Germany

Product Manager

Liveintent

Mar 2012 - Sep 2014

2 years 7 months

United States

Product Manager

Amplify

Aug 2011 - Mar 2012

8 months

Usa, Japan

Business Analyst

NYK Line

Oct 2010 - Jul 2012

1 year 10 months

United States

Product Manager

Beezag

Feb 2004 - Oct 2010

6 years 9 months

Singapore

Business Analyst

Oppenheimer Funds

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (7.5 years), Banking and Finance (7 years), Advertising (3.5 years), Education (2.5 years), Healthcare (1 year), and Agriculture (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Advertising

Education

Healthcare

Agriculture

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (15 years), Business Intelligence (9 years), Strategy (6.5 years), Finance (6.5 years), Operations (4.5 years), and Marketing (2 years).

Product Development

Business Intelligence

Strategy

Finance

Operations

Marketing

Summary

I am a dynamic leader with 17+ years of experience in product management and business operations, including 4 years of executive leadership. I've successfully navigated diverse industries, from Finance to Blockchain to EduTech. I focus on building exceptional product organizations, dramatically improving operational efficiency, and fostering superior cross-functional communication and collaboration. I empower companies to grow from startup to scale-up leveraging expertise in business and product strategy, roadmap planning, product lifecycle management, and market scaling initiatives.

Skills

Project Management Tools

Jira (Confluence)
Version 1
Trello
Notion

Project Management Methodologies

Agile
Scrum
Kanban
Sdlc
Waterfall

Ux & Storyboarding

Figma/figjam
Miro
Mural
Adobe Elements
Gimp

Data Analytics

Tableau
Power Bi
Google Analytics

Documentation

Ms Office Suite
Google Documents
Latex

Customer Service

Hubspot
Jira Service Desk
Zendesk
Zoho

Communication

Slack
Teams
Discord
Skype

Languages

English

Native

French

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

New York University

Bachelor of Arts · New York, United States

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Tovah based?

Tovah is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Tovah speak?

Tovah speaks the following languages: English (Native), French (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Tovah have?

Tovah has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Tovah has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Tovah may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tovah be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tovah would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Product, Chief Product Officer (Product Advisor), Head of Product & Marketing.

What is Tovah's latest experience?

Tovah's most recent position is Head of Product at Upstream.

What companies has Tovah worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tovah has worked for Upstream, bestselfy, Caspar, and Infarm.

Which industries is Tovah most experienced in?

Tovah is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Banking and Finance, and Advertising. Tovah also has some experience in Education, Healthcare, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas is Tovah most experienced in?

Tovah is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Business Intelligence, and Finance. Tovah also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Operations, and Marketing.

Which industries has Tovah worked in recently?

Tovah has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Healthcare, and Agriculture.

Which business areas has Tovah worked in recently?

Tovah has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Strategy and Planning, and Operations.

What is Tovah's education?

Tovah holds a Bachelor from New York University.

What is the availability of Tovah?

Tovah is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Tovah?

Tovah's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.