Melissa Perri is a seasoned leader in product management, currently serving as Founder and Lead Instructor of Product Institute, where an online learning hub for product management professionals is established. Perri also holds positions as a Board Member at Meister and an Advisory Board Member at Dragonboat, where strategic insights on product teams are provided. As the Founder and Lead Instructor of CPO Accelerator, Perri enhances the skills of product leaders at technology firms. Past roles include Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, Board Advisor for Labster, and Member of the Board of Directors at Forsta. Perri's extensive experience in product management consulting is highlighted by the founding of Produx Labs and contributions to curriculum development for General Assembly. Perri's academic background includes a B.S. in Operations Research and Management Engineering from Cornell University.