Hi, I'm Martin Brekke - Chairman; Co-founder (non profit charity) at Kids Action for Kids
I am driven by the intersection of rigorous technical product strategy and social impact. I thrive in complex environments where I can build scalable AI solutions while championing long-term philanthropic goals.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Co-founded a global non-profit charity in 2009 while maintaining long-term organizational leadership.
Currently leads AI Ads product development at Google, focusing on complex product strategy and scaling.
Provides expertise in navigating the intersection of technical product management, AI integration, and non-profit operational strategy.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Growth
Began by building operational frameworks in fast-paced international startup environments.
✦ Operations
✦ Startups
Technical Specialization
Transitioned into the ad-tech ecosystem at Google, evolving from operations to core product specialist.
✦ AdTech
✦ Specialization
Product Leadership
Currently driving innovation in AI-powered advertising while sustaining long-standing charitable leadership.
✦ AI Product
✦ Leadership
💪🏻 Superpowers
Algorithmic Product Strategy
Architecting high-scale AI advertising experiences.
✦ Develops complex AI product roadmaps for global ad platforms.
✦ Optimizes data-driven customer management workflows at enterprise scale.
✦ Synthesizes technical limitations with market-facing business requirements.
Mission-Driven Leadership
Fostering long-term growth in charitable sectors.
✦ Co-founded and manages a global non-profit charity initiative.
✦ Cultivates diverse volunteer teams to maximize community impact.
✦ Balances lean operations with ambitious multi-year social goals.
Technical & Economic Synthesis
Bridging quantitative analysis with market utility.
✦ Combines CS foundation with economic frameworks for product valuation.
✦ Translates technical product performance into actionable business outcomes.
✦ Navigates diverse operational environments across international markets.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring cross-industry synergies between AI product development and non-profit scalability.
✦ Connecting with leaders who integrate purpose-driven values into their professional tech careers.
✦ Discovering new frameworks for managing global volunteer and professional ecosystems.
I can help with
✦ Mentoring individuals transitioning from operational roles into technical product management positions.
✦ Advising early-stage non-profits on leveraging tech tools for organizational scale.
✦ Sharing insights on managing dual-track careers in both technology and charitable sectors.
I would love your help on
✦ Seeking guidance on scaling international charitable operations through automation.
✦ Looking for perspectives on ethical AI implementation within consumer advertising.
✦ Interested in networking with product leaders operating at the intersection of AI and commerce.