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Jean (Philippe) Gousse-Mentor

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Montreal, Canada

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Experience

Jul 2023 - Present

Mentor

Techstars

Expertise details
Position Summary
Mentor at Techstars
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Within the Techstars accelerator program, I provide coaching and mentorship to CEOs of startups, guiding them to recognize the advantages of cultivating a robust product culture.

  • One key benefit is the enhanced ability to differentiate business opportunities from distractions by following strong product management practices.

Apr 2022 - May 2023

Vice President of Product Management

Cubeler Business Hub

Expertise details
Position Summary
Vice President of Product Management at Cubeler Business Hub
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Product Development
  • I created a product from scratch and utilized my own Product Management Framework to guide the journey from an exciting idea to a successful finished product.

  • Established the product vision and defined its scope.

  • Created a high-level (HL) document to help estimate the effort required to build the ideal version of the product.

  • Conducted MVP workshop sessions to design the minimum viable product.

  • Developed MVP documentation and collaborated with UX experts to create user flows.

  • Deconstructed the ideal product into a detailed roadmap that supports the MVP launch.

Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

Director Digital Services & Customer Engagement

Cogeco Connexion

Expertise details
Position Summary
Director Digital Services & Customer Engagement at Cogeco Connexion
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Customer Service
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Proud leader of Product Owners, UX UI Designers and Content Specialists.
  • Designed from the ground up and managed the self-serve and self-support platforms for our 500K customers.
  • Lead the CJ remapping initiative.
Dec 2019 - Aug 2020

Senior Digital Product Manager

CAE

Expertise details
Position Summary
Senior Digital Product Manager at CAE
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • Responsible for one entire section of the Customer Journey, Training Activity Management.

  • Leading and owning the vision, discovery, roadmap and backlog.

  • Defining and aligning with business stakeholders product strategy, vision and roadmap.

  • Managing 2 different Light Houses directly while coaching other PMs.

  • Building the next generation of applications for CAE training activities.

  • Making sure that the team delivers defect-free products to the customer.

  • Improved product management practices and processes.

  • Built a cloud based platform to support Crew Management for Operators.

  • Launched the first line of self-served support for CAE new line of applications.

Apr 2014 - Dec 2019

Product Director Email, Traffic And Leads Generation

Seedbox Technologies

Expertise details
Position Summary
Product Director Email, Traffic And Leads Generation at Seedbox Technologies
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Marketing
Product Development
  • Leading a team of talented people.

  • Managing the affiliate platform and force.

  • Owner of the innovation pipeline and product evaluation framework.

  • Sending high volumes of direct messages in a highly regulated environment.

  • Building the next generation of our in-house direct messaging system.

  • Rebuilt a broken team with respect, transparency and leadership.

  • Improved the entire business unit processes and structure.

  • Built a new cloud based message delivery system.

  • Worked with experts to setup marketing automation tools and processes.

  • Developed a culture to ease external providers integration.

Feb 2013 - Mar 2014

Product Specialist

Xprima

Expertise details
Position Summary
Product Specialist at Xprima
Industries
Automotive
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Contributed in designing the responsive next-generation platform for car dealers' digital presence.

  • Worked on the innovation management process for the entire business unit.

  • Delivered the first responsive solution for car dealers in Canada.

Jun 2009 - Jul 2012

Director of New Product Development

PSL Group

Expertise details
Position Summary
Director of New Product Development at PSL Group
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
  • Product management, product scoping and product definition.
  • Responsible for UX and UI team and processes.
  • Identified and evaluated innovative technologies.
  • Bridged the gap between marketing and product development.
Jul 2006 - Oct 2008

Acting CEO

boostcast.com

Expertise details
Position Summary
Acting CEO at boostcast.com
Industries
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
Project Management
  • Created, promoted and monetized a “YouTube” like video community for cultural and sports associations.
  • Reached over 200K members and 20K communities by the end of 2008.
  • Defined product scope and the B2B offer for Myownvideosite corporate website serving over 15K users.
  • Managed project and product teams across different countries.
  • Wrote and presented the pitch to investors and led funding activities in Canada and the US.
  • Pivoted to a UGC website, attracting over 250K users and earning startup of the day on TechCrunch.
Jan 2001 - Dec 2007

Founder

Startup Biboune

Expertise details
Position Summary
Founder at Startup Biboune
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Product Development
  • Developed Rec2mai, a customized video communication platform on the web for freelancers requiring no external software.
  • Offered browser-supported technology.
  • Operated a web agency and 3D studio under the Biboune brand.
  • Created WordPress websites.
Jan 1996 - Dec 2000

Co Founder

Tomahawk

Expertise details
Position Summary
Co Founder at Tomahawk
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Information Technology
Marketing
  • Founded a graphic design studio and web agency with a strong reputation in the music industry.
  • Provided web design, web development and SEO services.
  • Delivered graphic and visual identity services.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Telecommunication, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense.

Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Telecommunication
Automotive
Aerospace and Defense
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Information Technology, Marketing, Operations, Project Management, and Customer Service.

Product Development
Information Technology
Marketing
Operations
Project Management
Customer Service
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Summary

Experienced Senior Product Specialist in web management & development with 25+ years of experience. Skilled in UX, Product Mgmt, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Digital Strategy, UI & Analytics. Results-driven team leader with a natural flair for design and business. I have worked on multiple digital platforms, including websites, apps, email marketing, messaging, admin platforms & customer support.

Skills

  • Search Engine Optimization (Seo)
  • Digital Strategy
  • New Hire Mentoring
  • User Experience
  • Product Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Start-ups
  • Project Management
  • Web Applications
  • E-commerce

Languages

English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Education

Sep 1985 - Jun 1989

Institut Montaigne Paris

general · Paris, France

Sep 1982 - Jun 1985

Cours privé Poles

Science

Certifications & licenses

Design Thinking: Lead Change In Your Organization

Lynda.com

Business Innovation

Lynda.com

Design Thinking: Implementing the Process

lynda

Design Thinking: Understanding the Process

lynda

Google AdWords Essential Training

Lynda.com

Sales: Customer Success

Lynda.com

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Experience

Total positions 10
Experience in Information Technology 21.5 y
Avg length 3 y
Longest experience 6 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Mentor, Vice President of Product Management, Director Digital Services & Customer Engagement
Main industries Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Telecommunication
Main business areas Product Development, Information Technology, Marketing

Qualifications

Certifications earned 6

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Where is Jean based?

Jean is based in Montreal, Canada.

What languages does Jean speak?

Jean speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Jean have?

Jean has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Jean has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Jean may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jean be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jean would be well-suited for roles such as: Mentor, Vice President of Product Management, Director Digital Services & Customer Engagement.

What is Jean's latest experience?

Jean's most recent position is Mentor at Techstars.

What companies has Jean worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jean has worked for Techstars, Cubeler Business Hub, and Cogeco Connexion.

Which industries is Jean most experienced in?

Jean is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, and Telecommunication. Jean also has some experience in Automotive and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Jean most experienced in?

Jean is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Marketing. Jean also has some experience in Operations, Project Management, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Jean worked in recently?

Jean has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Jean worked in recently?

Jean has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Customer Service, and Information Technology.

What is Jean's education?

Jean attended Institut Montaigne Paris for general.

Does Jean have any certificates?

Jean has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Design Thinking: Lead Change In Your Organization, Business Innovation, and Design Thinking: Implementing the Process.

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Jean is immediately available for suitable projects.

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