Technical Product Strategy & Development
Guide startups in defining and implementing a technical product roadmap aligned with the broader FLN goals of the Venture Studio.
Conduct technical research and competitive analysis to inform product features, architecture choices, and innovation in FLN solutions.
Support startups in balancing technical constraints with user needs to build solutions that are scalable, reliable, and impactful.
Product Design and Optimization
Provide guidance on product architecture, UX/UI design, and backend/frontend development, ensuring user-centric and engaging learning experiences.
Advise startups on selecting appropriate technology stacks, frameworks, and tools to enhance product performance, accessibility, and adaptability.
Lead startups in technical optimization, including A/B testing, load testing, and performance tuning, to improve product functionality and user satisfaction.
Product Lifecycle Management
Manage the end-to-end technical product lifecycle, from defining requirements and prioritizing features to managing releases and post-launch optimization.
Establish sprint goals, timelines, and deliverables for startups to maintain development momentum and meet key milestones.
Ensure alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders, promoting an agile, iterative approach to product development.
Pedagogical Integration and Content Adaptation
Work with education and pedagogy experts to ensure that the technical elements of products meet pedagogical standards and support literacy and numeracy learning outcomes.
Guide startups in integrating adaptive learning features, assessments, and analytics to personalize learning experiences for users with diverse needs.
Help optimize content delivery methods (e.g., offline access, mobile-first design) for low-resource settings to maximize reach and impact.
Technical Support and Mentorship
Provide hands-on technical mentorship to startup teams, helping them overcome development challenges and improve coding, architecture, and design practices.
Facilitate technical workshops and training sessions to elevate the capabilities of portfolio startups in product development, DevOps, and best practices.
Encourage and support startups in adopting modern development processes, tools, and coding standards to improve product quality and development efficiency.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Product Development, Research, and Education, to support integrated product development.
Act as a technical point of contact for external stakeholders, including educational institutions, government entities, and corporate partners.
Assist in connecting startups with external technical advisors, vendors, and resources to expand their technical capabilities.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Set technical KPIs for product performance, scalability, and learning outcomes, and support startups in tracking and optimizing for these metrics.
Analyze user and system data to identify technical improvements, guide product enhancements, and improve FLN engagement and retention.
Generate regular technical progress reports and share updates with leadership and external stakeholders as needed.
Qualifications
Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Product Management, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
Experience:
8+ years in software engineering, with hands-on experience in backend/frontend development, system architecture, and design, and/or 8+ years in technical product management in a product-led startup, managing complex technical products from ideation to launch and beyond.