Taro Naruse

Taro Naruse is a seasoned product executive with extensive experience across various industries, including e-commerce, digital marketing, and media. Currently serving as SVP of Product at Niche, Taro leads initiatives aimed at connecting students and families with educational institutions. Previous roles include Chief Product Officer and Head of People + Culture at Maisonette, where Taro was instrumental in overseeing product management and design for a Series C e-commerce marketplace. Taro's notable achievements at GoDaddy as Head of Product and GM for services contributed to a 40% year-over-year revenue growth. Taro also held leadership positions at Main Street Hub, RetailMeNot, the NBA, Live Nation Entertainment, and Grey Group, showcasing a strong track record in product innovation and team leadership. Taro holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management and a B.S. in Television, Radio, and Film Production from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.