Hi, I'm Bella Bardswell - Product Leader | Founder | Ex-Google | NED
I thrive on transforming businesses through innovation and continuous learning. My passion lies in product leadership and entrepreneurship, building inclusive environments where ambitious outcomes and creativity flourish. I love tackling complex challenges and empowering teams to succeed.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at IBM Global Business Services, progressing over 15+ years to Associate Partner.
Currently heads Product & Strategy at NC Squared, driving AI-driven product development.
Can help others by advising on product strategy and mentoring aspiring leaders.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Years at IBM
Developed expertise in consulting, agile practices, and program delivery over 15+ years, culminating as Associate Partner.
✦ Management Consulting
✦ Agile Practice Lead
✦ Program Delivery
Transformative Tenures at Google
Led digital transformation and value advisory, focusing on platform strategy and customer success.
✦ Digital Transformation
✦ Value Advisory
✦ Google Cloud
Entrepreneurial Ventures & Academia
Co-founded a tech startup leveraging AI and guest-lecturing on product and strategy.
✦ Startup Founder
✦ Product Lead
✦ Guest Professor
Current Leadership & Trusteeship
Heading Product & Strategy at NC Squared while serving as a Trustee for two charities.
✦ Head of Product
✦ Strategy
✦ Nonprofit Trustee
💪🏻 Superpowers
Product Visionary & Strategist
Translating complex challenges into actionable product roadmaps and growth strategies.
✦ Leading product development and strategic initiatives for business growth.
✦ Defining product strategy and execution for a Salesforce ISV.
✦ Leveraging AI and software for goal achievement in a startup.
Agile Transformation Architect
Cultivating agile mindsets and driving innovation through challenging the norm.
✦ Spearheading digital transformation and agile practices.
✦ Founding a startup to innovate on team and company focus.
✦ Implementing agile methodologies for over 15 years at IBM.
Inclusive Leadership Advocate
Championing diversity and creating environments where all professionals can succeed.
✦ Committed to fostering inclusive workplaces.
✦ Recognized as a Top 50 OUTstanding LGBT+ Future Leader.
✦ Believes diversity is key to innovation and high performance.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering new avenues for product innovation and strategic growth.
✦ Connecting with leaders in tech, social impact, and academia.
✦ Exploring opportunities to mentor emerging talent in product and entrepreneurship.
I can help with
✦ Advise on product strategy and market entry for early-stage startups.
✦ Share insights on driving digital transformation and agile adoption.
✦ Mentor aspiring leaders on building impactful careers and fostering innovation.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying potential collaborators for AI-driven product development.
✦ Connecting with impact investors interested in scalable tech solutions.
✦ Finding opportunities to engage with global product management communities.