Emil Scherdin

Head of Product at Heja

Emil Scherdin's work experience begins in 2014 at laget.se, where they worked as a Front End Developer & Designer. During their time there, they built their app, which quickly became the top 1 Free app in Sweden. Emil also rebuilt the front end of the website and developed a global instant messaging service, utilizing agile and scrum methods.

In 2016, Emil joined Heja as a Product Owner. Heja started as an internal project at laget.se with the goal of creating their own worst competitor. Emil led the project from its inception until the company raised their first external financial round in 2018.

At Heja, Emil progressed to become the Head of Product in May 2018. In this role, they focused on developing and executing product strategies that drove high engagement, net promoter score (NPS), and network effects. Emil was responsible for leading the product and design team and setting long and short-term product strategies.

Overall, Emil Scherdin has gained experience in product development, front-end development, design, and project management throughout their career.

Emil Scherdin's education history begins in 2011 when they enrolled in Tullängsskolan. Emil completed the Technology Program with a focus on Software Development in 2014. In 2018, they attended a Management course at Företagsakademin. In 2019, Emil participated in the Reforge Growth Series, specializing in Product-led-growth. The following year, in 2020, they pursued further education in the Reforge Monetization Deep Dive program. Additionally, in 2020, Emil studied Macroeconomics and Practical Rethorics at Stockholm University.

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Timeline

  • Head of Product

    May, 2018 - present

  • Product Owner

    November, 2016