# Brad Bender

> Fmr VP Product @ Google. Built multi-$B biz, products used by billions. Angel & Board for AI/media.

Former VP of Product at Google, with 25+ years of product leadership in tech, media, and advertising. 

At Google led product teams for Google News, Search Ecosystems, and Display & Video Ads, including leading AI-driven initiatives reaching billions of people worldwide, as well as founding the Google Display Network and growing it to become a multi-billion dollar business.

Angel / early stage investor in multiple startups at the intersection of technology and social good including OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, and Halcyon.

Bringing strategic guidance to organizations supporting diverse and underserved communities, including serving as an Independent Board Member for Entravision (NYSE: EVC), a Non Executive Board Director for AI-Media (ASX: AIM), and serving as Trustee and Treasurer for the Classical Theatre of Harlem (cthnyc.org).

Named a Crain's New York "40 under 40" leader. Known as a people~centric leader with expertise leading global teams, developing product strategies, commercialization / go-to-market plans, and managing products across all life stages.

Things I can help with:
✔️Product market fit, developing an MLP (vs an MVP!)
✔️Going from 0 to 1 and strengthening your go-to-market
✔️Scaling to billions 
✔️Creating a thriving culture 
✔️PM career growth / progression 
✔️& more!

I am very passionate about sharing all of my learnings with others on similar journeys. Excited to connect!

**Rating:** 5/5 (4 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $199.00

## 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?

## Links

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