Jeff Patton

Jeff Patton has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Jeff is currently serving as the VP of Product at Gradient, a position they have held since 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Member at Walnut Ventures starting from 2020.

In 2021, Jeff was the Head of Product at Unagi Scooters, where they played a key role in creating exceptional urban transportation vehicles and experiences through micro-mobility.

From 2018 to 2019, Jeff served as the Global Head of Speakers at Bose Corporation, leading the company's core global wireless speakers business and launching a new portfolio of smart speakers.

Before that, at GE, Jeff held multiple roles including GM Connected Home Product Management - Lighting from 2016 to 2018, GM Growth and Innovation - FastWorks, Lighting from 2014 to 2016, and GM Consumer Marketing North America - Lighting from 2011 to 2014. Jeff spearheaded business transformation, developed industry partnerships, and drove innovation in lighting and connected home solutions.

At Groupe SEB, Jeff worked as the Marketing Director Business Development in 2011, overseeing the revitalization of a declining high-end appliances business. Jeff also served as the Marketing Director Linen Care Products from 2008 to 2010, leading premium branded businesses and managing product strategies across various retail channels.

In 2007, Jeff briefly worked at Dyson, Inc. as the Senior Brand Manager for Canisters, Handhelds, and Accessories Lines, driving high-growth floor care businesses in mass, club, and online channels.

From 2003 to 2007, Jeff held roles at AOL, including Senior Brand Manager for Xdrive Online Storage & MyeAddress Personalized Domains and Brand Manager for AOL Premium Services Online Store and Product Innovation. Jeff played a crucial role in conceptualizing and developing new online service business plans.

Jeff's early career included roles at General Mills, Inc. as an Associate Marketing Manager for Green Giant, Betty Crocker, and C-Store brands from 2000 to 2003, and at HP (now Agilent Technologies) as a Sales Development/Technical Marketing Engineer, Business & Marketing Development, Quality Manager, and Manufacturing & Development Engineer from 1994 to 1998.

Overall, Jeff Patton has a wealth of experience in product management, business development, marketing, and innovation across various industries.

Jeff Patton has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Marketing, Strategy, and Finance, which they obtained from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Before earning their MBA, they completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Cornell University. Additionally, they obtained certification in AI For Everyone from Coursera's DeepLearning.AI in November 2020.