Hi, I'm Raphael Leiteritz - Former Google Exec. Product Management expert. Study ₿itcoin!
I'm driven by scaling products and organizations, from Google to founding startups. I thrive on building impactful innovations and mentoring emerging leaders, bridging bold ideas with real-world execution and investment.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Drove product strategy for initiatives reaching billions of users at Google.
Founded two startups and invested in over 200, guiding early-stage growth.
Can provide strategic guidance on scaling product organizations and innovation.
🚀 Career trajectory
Academic Foundations
Began career in research and innovation at Technische Universität Berlin, laying a groundwork in technical strategy.
✦ Research
✦ Technical Strategy
Corporate Innovation & Growth
Led innovation and business development at Utimaco Safeware AG, transitioning to impactful product roles.
✦ Business Development
✦ Innovation
Global Product Leadership at Google
Rose to Senior Director of Product Management, overseeing products for billions and contributing to executive leadership teams.
✦ Product Management
✦ Scale
Entrepreneurship & Investment
Founded startups, angel invested in hundreds, and now advises organizations and teaches at INSEAD.
✦ Founder
✦ Angel Investor
✦ Advisory
💪🏻 Superpowers
Product Visionary & Scaler
Transforming ideas into globally impactful products.
✦ Drove product strategy for initiatives reaching billions of users.
✦ Generated billions in revenue through strategic product leadership at Google.
✦ Shaped product management practices for a global tech giant.
Entrepreneurial Architect
Building and investing in the next wave of innovation.
✦ Founded two successful startups from concept to execution.
✦ Invested in over 200 startups, guiding early-stage growth.
✦ Expertise in new business development and market entry.
Organizational & Academic Mentor
Developing talent and shaping future leaders.
✦ Advise management teams on building high-performing product organizations.
✦ Lecturer fostering innovation and strategic thinking in aspiring leaders.
✦ Contribute to shaping product functions through strategic guidance.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships for innovative ventures.
✦ Identifying emerging technologies for investment and mentorship.
✦ Connecting with founders and executives driving future market shifts.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance to product leaders and startup founders.
✦ Offer insights on scaling product organizations and go-to-market strategies.
✦ Share expertise on innovation, venture capital, and corporate development.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying groundbreaking AI and deep tech startups.
✦ Discovering novel business models in sustainable technology.
✦ Connecting with thought leaders in decentralized finance.