Jeff Betts

Jeff Betts has a diverse work experience in product management and advisory roles. Starting in 2012, they worked as a Product Manager at Datalogics, where they were responsible for launching various PDF SDK and API products. In 2015, they joined Nitro, Inc. as a Product Manager, helping to launch cloud-based document productivity solutions. Jeff then worked at Stitch Labs as a Product Manager in 2016, where their contributions were recognized with the Top Tech Innovator Award. Jeff also served as a Product Manager at Twitter and Google in 2016 and 2017 respectively, where they were involved in the acquisition of Fabric by Google and the migration of infrastructure and customers to Google Firebase. In 2017, they joined Flow Kana as a Principal Product Manager. Jeff then transitioned to teaching as a Lead Instructor at Product School from 2017 to 2020, where they taught a course on building software products in startup environments. Later, they worked as a Product Advisor at Maxitech and Digital Product Labs in 2019 and 2021 respectively, providing guidance on product ideation and execution. Currently, Jeff holds the position of Head of Product Management at ON, an enterprise-grade chat platform with a focus on conversational AI experiences for leading brands.

Jeff Betts earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Economics, with a minor in Mathematics, from Elmhurst University. Jeff attended Elmhurst University from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, they obtained an Associate of Science (AS) degree in the Illinois Articulation Initiative from Harper College, although the specific dates are not provided. In terms of certifications, Jeff received various qualifications in product management, leadership, and data presentation. Jeff obtained certifications such as Product Leadership from Reforge in 2021, Reforge Retention + Engagement Series in 2018, Product Discovery from Silicon Valley Product Group in 2016, Reforge Growth Series in 2016, Leadership for Product Managers from 280 Group in 2014, Practical Product Management from Pragmatic Marketing in 2012, and Edward Tufte: Presenting Data and Information from ET Modern, NY in 2012.