# Carla Guzzetti

> Fmr. Chief Product Officer at Extreme Networks ($1B+ public company)

Former Chief Product Officer at Extreme Networks (NASDAQ: EXTR, $1B+ market cap), leading cloud application strategy, AI innovation, and platform architecture for enterprise SaaS — with a 700+ person organization spanning product marketing, design, and full-stack engineering.

Led Extreme Platform ONE, the company's first organically-built product and the single largest first-year revenue generator in its history. Also launched Extreme's first subscription services and scaled thought leadership platforms including a top 10% global tech podcast.

Previously SVP of Product Design & Innovation and VP of Product Experience & Product Marketing at Extreme, overseeing four global divisions across UX/UI, customer intelligence, product content, and digital adoption.

Former SVP of Sales & Business Development at Lonely Planet following its acquisition by NC2 Media from BBC Worldwide — drove 320% B2B sales growth, increased ASPs by 150%, and built partnerships with Apple, Warner Bros., Hyundai, Fitbit, Oakley, and Nestlé. 

12 years leading global teams across two industries and every continent, working with 500+ government entities. 

Experienced in turning around troubled portfolios and preparing them for sale.

Named 2026 CPO of the Year by Products That Count.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Building a product org from scratch — and scaling it past 500

✔️ Launching a first organic product inside a hardware company

✔️ SaaS subscription transitions and customer success upsell/cross-sell

✔️ AI product strategy — build vs. rent, scope, sequencing

✔️ Turning around troubled portfolios and prepping for sale

✔️ US/UK market expansion and enterprise GTM

✔️ Executive storytelling and product-leader brand

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $100.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

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