Hi, I'm Renee Niemi - Passionate Product Executive | Trusted Advisor to CEOs and CPOs | Board Director | Investor
I thrive on scaling businesses by launching impactful products and building high-performing teams. My passion lies in investing in B2B SaaS startups and fostering communities where product leaders can connect and grow. I love helping innovation flourish.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led product strategy for Chrome and Android for Work/Education at Google.
Partner at Mighty Capital, investing in and advising early-stage B2B SaaS startups.
Can help others by providing strategic guidance on product development and go-to-market strategies.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Tech Pioneer
Began career in marketing and sales leadership roles for influential tech companies like Xircom.
✦ Marketing
✦ Sales Leadership
✦ Tech
Product & Business Scale-Up
Grew into executive product leadership, driving global strategy for major platforms at Google.
✦ Product Management
✦ Global Strategy
✦ B2B
Investment & Community Building
Transitioned to venture capital, investing in startups and building communities for product leaders.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Community
✦ SaaS
✦ Mentorship
Organizational Development
Currently also working as an organizational consultant and coach, focusing on effective business design.
✦ Consulting
✦ Coaching
✦ Organizational Design
💪🏻 Superpowers
Product Growth Architect
Transforming businesses through strategic product development and market insight.
✦ Led product strategy for Chrome and Android for Work/Education at Google.
✦ Drove business growth by launching impactful products at leading tech firms.
✦ Expertise in product lifecycle management from concept to market.
Ecosystem Connector & Investor
Building bridges and fueling innovation through strategic investments and community building.
✦ Partner at Mighty Capital, investing in early-stage B2B SaaS startups.
✦ Facilitate peer-to-peer problem-solving and growth for Chief Product Leaders.
✦ Advise and mentor emerging companies on product-market fit and scaling.
STEM Inclusion Champion
Dedicated to fostering diversity and opportunity in technology fields.
✦ Advise Scientific Adventures for Girls to introduce STEM to young girls.
✦ Chair of Engineering Advisory Board at Santa Clara University focused on inclusion.
✦ Goal to increase female enrollment in engineering programs to 50%.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering innovative B2B SaaS startups seeking early-stage investment.
✦ Connecting with fellow product leaders to share challenges and solutions.
✦ Exploring new avenues to mentor and empower aspiring tech professionals.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on product development and go-to-market strategies.
✦ Offer insights from a venture capital perspective on scaling SaaS businesses.
✦ Connect product leaders with peers for collaborative problem-solving.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying promising early-stage B2B SaaS companies with strong product traction.
✦ Finding emerging leaders passionate about increasing diversity in tech.
✦ Recommendations for best practices in building high-performing product teams.