Jeff Grimes is an experienced product leader and entrepreneur currently serving as the Head of Live Events product at Perplexity since March 2025. Previously, Jeff co-founded and served as CEO of Shades from November 2022 to February 2025, focusing on innovative news delivery for the next generation. Jeff's extensive background includes a role as a Sequoia Capital Scout from June 2016 to December 2023, and significant contributions at Google, where Jeff was a Group Product Manager and instrumental in launching monetization strategies that grew revenue to over $1 billion. Earlier experiences as an intern at prestigious companies like Facebook and Klout, coupled with early entrepreneurial ventures, showcase a robust skill set in product development and engineering. Jeff holds dual degrees in Computer Science and Economics/Management from the University of Pennsylvania and is a graduate of Crystal Springs Uplands School.
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