Former founder with a proven track record of creating and shipping products from 0→1→10. 5+ years of product leadership (PM or entrepreneurial), including 2+ years building AI products. Experience with databases or other technical products with high scale, high performance needs. Deep knowledge of modern distributed systems and the data infrastructure ecosystem. Based in San Francisco, with strong ties to the local AI and developer community. Technical background (CS degree or equivalent developer experience strongly preferred). Ability to combine strategic thinking with tactical execution. Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Entrepreneurial, decisive, and comfortable navigating uncertainty. Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and problem-solving skills.