Digant B. Davé

Next Horizon Consulting

I provide strategic product leadership for startups and Fortune 500 companies, driving market expansion, discovery processes, and product-led growth. Lead cross-functional teams across multiple industries including healthcare, fintech, and consumer technology.

• IDMission | Product & Growth Consultant | Seed-stage, $15M+ ARR, B2B SaaS
Developed market expansion strategies for identity verification platform, conducting stakeholder research across financial services, healthcare, and retail sectors to identify key verification requirements and compliance needs

• Nike | Product & Delivery Lead | Fortune 500, Talent Acquisition/HRIS, $50B+ rev
Increased application rates by 15% for Nike's talent acquisition platform through user experience optimization and data-driven feature development

• KENVUE | Product Lead, Digital Products & Platforms | Fortune 500, Digital Health, $15B+ rev
Directed Nicorette app redesign, delivering 5% market share growth (+$10M rev), improving App Store rating from 2.7 to 4.1 stars through implementation of evidence-based behavioral interventions. Featured in Kenvue's pre-IPO S-1 filing as a strategic innovation initiative demonstrating the company's transition from product-focused to health solution provider

Fractional Product & Growth Lead

Pubinno

Led US market entry strategy for $3M+ ARR smart beverage dispensing (HW+B2B SaaS) platform, named 2023 World Beverage Innovation Award winner in Technology Innovation. Directed product development, GTM strategy, and partnership ecosystem for IoT-enabled draft technology that increases operational efficiency by up to 20% and keg yield by up to 30% through patented flow algorithms and robotics. 

• Achieved 45% pilot-to-paid conversion rate by developing integrated solution architecture with identity verification, payment processing, and POS systems tailored for US hospitality market

• Spearheaded market entry strategy for stadium and venue segment, positioning Smart Tap and TapPay technologies to capitalize on high-volume beverage service applications

• Established partnerships with key NYC venues including Smithfield Hall and Bierhaus, demonstrating system effectiveness in high-volume environments

• Led cross-functional collaboration between US and international engineering teams to adapt beverage technology platform for US compliance standards and customer expectations

• Developed data-driven sales strategy leveraging the platform's analytics capabilities to demonstrate ROI through reduced waste, improved pour consistency, and real-time inventory management

Fractional VP of Product

Logitech

Led product strategy for Mobile Solutions Group driving 3X revenue growth ($50M to $150M) while identifying $500M+ in new market opportunities. Managed $1.2M strategic portfolio budget and team of 4 PMs to implement consumer-centric discovery framework to validate product opportunities in cloud gaming, WFH, and education markets.

• Developed 5-year product and growth roadmap praised by CEO as "the most insights-rich and data-driven strategic plan" in his 8-year tenure at the company, after presenting to the C-Suite & Exec Leaders

• Led go-to-market transformation that secured market leader status (85% share) in tablet keyboard category through optimized channel strategies, based on segmentation and shopper journey insights

• Facilitated Annual Strategic Portfolio Review process, aligning and re-prioritizing product roadmap with customer and business needs through close collaboration with Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales leadership

• Spearheaded Sustainability initiatives recognized by the White House, developing roadmap for materials innovation and carbon footprint reduction in collaboration with Engineering, Ops, and Supply Chain

• Developed B2B strategy targeting enterprise verticals (Education, Healthcare, Financial Services) that was incorporated into Logitech's global growth initiatives

• Evaluated strategic growth opportunities using build-vs-buy analysis, identifying 5+ potential acquisition targets and 3 key technology partnerships that aligned with our roadmap goals

Director of Product Innovation & Growth, Mobile Solutions Group

Started as team of one with no budget, reporting to the GM, to identify growth opportunities through new category expansion and new customer segments. Quickly establishing myself as a strategic innovation leader. Identified and developed breakthrough product opportunities across mobile accessories, human-computer interfaces, and educational technologies. Established structured innovation framework to transform ambiguity into actionable roadmaps.

Principal Product Manager ("New Business Innovation Manager")

Juul Labs

Recruited by co-founder as company grew from $250M to $1.2B revenue, to develop connected hardware, software platforms, and subscription services aligned with harm reduction mission. Led comprehensive regulatory compliance documentation and established product management frameworks for FDA pre-market approval that were used by a rapidly growing Product Management team. 

• Led definition for Juul C1 mobile app launched in the UK, including Bluetooth connectivity, age verification, device locking, and consumption tracking features.

• Established packaging design system, reducing time to market entry by 25% while balancing user experience with technical and production requirements.

• Led product development and GTM for portable charging case, reducing customer churn and dual usage with cigarettes through extended battery life.

• Established product management framework and lifecycle processes for regulated hardware and software development, including FDA compliance documentation.

• Collaborated with clinicians, addiction coaches, and healthcare researchers to develop evidence-based digital coaching and B2B subscription services for employers and payer-providers.

Senior Product Manager

Sole Digital PM who led product strategy and development for innovation lab within $16B CPG company. Conducted rapid design thinking workshops that generated actionable product concepts across major brands like Crockpot, DYMO, and First Alert. Focused on launching new digital businesses through rapid prototyping, user and business case validation.

• Designed and built 4 physical hardware and digital software prototypes and MVPs in 5 months, with two being selected by business groups for further development based on positive customer feedback

• Developed and validated DYMO Smart Labels platform that bridged physical-digital organization gap, building a fully functional iOS app in just 6 weeks that used QR code technology to integrate physical labels with digital content

• Led development of Crockpot Smart Pressure Cooker prototype in 4 weeks, showcasing in-house IoT platform capabilities for meal prep and remote cooking via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connected iOS app

Newell Brands (XO Innovation Lab): Senior Digital Product Manager

Seed-stage startup in the Highway1 hardware accelerator developing smart package lockers for residential use, later acquired by Luxer One/Assa Abloy in 2019. Created comprehensive product roadmap and business case documentation that positioned the company for successful acquisition.

• Led end-to-end product development for MailHaven's Smart Package Locker, conducting user research, defining product features, and creating user journey maps to validate customer and partner interest

• Built and deployed five MVP pilot units to validate product-market fit, including an installation at Twitch co-founder Justin Kan's home, gathering critical usage data from early adopters to inform development priorities

• Interviewed customers, retail partners, and logistics companies, resulting in three retailers signing partnership agreements that expanded distribution opportunities

Mailhaven (Acquired by Luxer One/Assa Abloy in 2019), Product & Engineering Consultant

Elemental Path

Seed-stage startup creating AI-powered smart toys and conversational platforms, securing $4.5M in funding. First full-time hire, scaling team from 0 to 20+ employees, and making key hires, while owning SaaS platform, web and mobile apps, and hardware development, and managing day-to-day operations. 

• Built and launched CogniToys AI platform in 11 months, generating $2.5M in first-year revenue and winning Time Magazine's "Innovation of the Year" Award, and $3M in follow-on funding

• Implemented Agile Scrum process which shortened release cycles from 6 weeks to 2 weeks, increasing release velocity

• Redesigned the customer on-boarding and Wi-Fi provisioning UI/UX flows of CogniToys App, significantly improving first-time user experience and reducing related support tickets by 40%

• Conducted 50+ user tests with parents, children, and educators to drive software and signal processing improvements, resulting in enhanced speech recognition and user experience

• Created analytics dashboard to optimize visibility of errors, usage, and completion metrics, enabling data-driven prioritization 

• Established business processes for Content Development, Software QA, User Testing, Shipping & Fulfillment, and Customer Service

• Led refactor of back-end to develop API platform, resulting in successful licensing deals with multiple B2B customers and new revenue streams

Head of Product, Operations, and Growth

MakerBot®

First Senior Mechanical Engineer hired as company scaled from 100 to 800+ employees after Stratasys acquisition. Led cross-functional teams developing next-generation 3D printing technologies and consumer products.

• Managed cross-functional team of 15+ engineers to reduce product failures by 40% in 4 months through rapid prototyping, iteration, and data-driven decision making leading to the Smart Extruder Plus

• Defined product strategy and requirements for education market expansion, establishing performance metrics that balanced user needs with business requirements

• Managed Product Launch of award-winning Replicator Mini, earning "Best of CES" and Editor's Choice recognition

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Vision Sciences

Led product development for FDA-regulated Class I & II endoscopic medical devices, managing complete product lifecycle from user requirements through validation in compliance with 21 CFR 820 standards. Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure products met rigorous clinical demands while maintaining regulatory compliance.

• Led critical quality improvement initiative with vendors in US & Japan, securing renewal of supplier contract with Fortune 500 medical device company accounting for 35% of company revenue through enhanced product performance and reduced field failures

• Redesigned sterilization component that improved performance by 90% (reducing evacuation time from 15 to 1.2 seconds) while simultaneously reducing cost, assembly complexity, and part count by 50%

• Partnered with physicians and researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to explore new clinical applications for Videoscope technology, creating pathways for market expansion

• Managed comprehensive regulatory documentation including Device Master Records (DMR), Device History Records (DHR), DFMEA, and verification/validation (V&V) protocols prior to production launch

• Directed cross-functional Operational Qualification/Performance Qualification (OQ/PQ) for Video Ureteroscope design changes, ensuring compliance with FDA requirements while meeting production timelines

Design Engineer

Automated Media Services, Inc.

Employee #14 who played a key role in $10M-backed venture developing groundbreaking in-store advertising platform (3GTV) featured in The New York Times. Worked alongside leadership team that included former executives from JWT/WPP and Omnicom to create retail point-of-purchase media system that transformed "moment of truth" shopping experiences.

• Led development of in-house tablet displays (6 sizes) and patent-pending power takeoff system enabling shelf-edge displays and line-of-sight interactive screens, solving critical infrastructure challenge for retail environments

• Designed and prototyped in-house tablet "shelf edge" product displays that integrated seamlessly with store environments, reducing development time from concept to manufacturing by 40% through 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques

• Deployed successful pilot implementation across 10 retail locations, including nine Bloom supermarkets (Food Lion/Delhaize Group), in partnership with PepsiCo, Kraft Foods, and Nestle Purina

• Trained assembly teams and managed on-site installation for initial test market rollout, ensuring system met commercial standards for in-store deployment and advertiser requirements

Mechanical Engineer

"Strategy, Meet Execution": Transforming Technical Challenges into Market Winners

I transform complex technical challenges into breakthrough products that drive sustainable growth. With 15+ years of experience delivering over $100M in product revenue, I thrive on connecting dots others miss—seeing opportunities where most see dead ends.

My engineering foundation powers my product innovation approach. The most exciting breakthroughs happen at the intersection of technical precision and human creativity: 
• Scaling Logitech's product portfolio from $50M to $150M, 
• Achieving 45% pilot-to-paid conversion for market entries
• Launching an conversational AI platform in 11 months that won Time Magazine's "Innovation of the Year" award.

I've built and managed global teams across Logitech, JUUL Labs, Nike, Kenvue and startups like IDMission, Pubinno, Elemental Path, and MailHaven. My expertise spans healthcare technology, IoT, consumer electronics, sustainability, and AI interfaces—all supported by my ability to balance ambitious vision with practical execution.

Innovation isn't about incremental improvements—it's about reimagining what's possible. Give me a challenge that makes others nervous, and I'll see the hidden opportunity within it.

Through Next Horizon Consulting, I provide fractional product leadership to organizations ready to transform bold ideas into market realities. Let's connect and explore how I can help drive your next breakthrough product or growth initiative.

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