Fractional Head of Product | Startup Advisor | AI Enthusiast

Kayla is a seasoned product leader passionate about driving innovation and growth in the tech startup ecosystem. With over a decade of experience in AI, B2B, and B2C sectors, she specializes in transforming visionary ideas into successful, scalable products.

As the founder of Intentional Ventures, Kayla partners with early-stage startups to lead their product management functions and provide strategic guidance. She excels at:

• Scoping new MVPs and product launches
• Crafting strategic product roadmaps that align with budget constraints
• Streamlining engineering processes for efficient development
• Introducing calm, strategic protocols to replace chaotic workflows

Her collaborative approach and systems thinking enables founders to overcome challenges, optimize product execution, and more effectively achieve their business goals.

Experience and Impact

• Product Innovation Leader: Led AI and machine learning projects at a publicly traded tech company, implementing tools that significantly improved efficiency and revenue.
• Startup Accelerator Founding Team Member: Helped launch and mentor numerous startups, guiding them toward securing funding, achieving product-market fit, and scaling operations.
• E-commerce Expertise: Managed mobile and web consumer experiences for major e-commerce brands, driving substantial revenue growth and enhancing user engagement.
• Fractional Product Leadership: As a fractional Head of Product, Kayla has supported dozens of startups across various industries, helping them build products that generate revenue and attract VC funding.

Community and Industry Involvement

• Board Member at Blue Elements: Committed to environmental sustainability by working to eradicate harmful chemicals from drinking water in Colorado's Ark Valley river basin.
• Fractional Chief Product Officer at Vitelle: Contributing to women's health by building longevity protocols for women aged 35-55, participating in Techstars Boston Accelerator.

Expertise

• Product Strategy and Management
• AI and Machine Learning Integration
• Startup Advising and Acceleration
• Systems Thinking and Process Optimization
• Executive Coaching and Leadership
• Data-Driven Decision Making and A/B Testing

Education and Certifications

• Certificate in Project Leadership from Cornell University
• B.S. in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Oswego
• Certified ScrumMaster and Inbound Marketing Certified Professional

Kayla's dedication to empowering startups and her ability to navigate the complexities of product development make her an invaluable team member. Her strategic vision and hands-on experience help bridge the gap between innovative ideas and successful market execution.