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Charlie Newman

Co-Founder and CPO, shaka
London, England,United Kingdom
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Charlie Newman's Overview

Total Experience22 years
Companyshaka
CountryUnited Kingdom

Charlie Newman is a results-driven and innovative Senior Product Manager with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, specializing in SaaS products and agile methodologies. With a strong background in translating complex user needs into successful product roadmaps, Charlie excels at leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions. Passionate about user-centric design and leveraging data analytics for informed decision-making, Charlie has a proven track record of launching and scaling products that achieve significant market growth and customer satisfaction. Currently exploring the intersection of AI in enhancing user experience for enterprise software.

Professional Summary

Charlie Newman's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

shaka - Co-Founder and CPO (2024 to Present)
Antler - Entrepreneur (2023 to 2023)
MPB - Senior Product Owner (2021 to 2022)
Curtain Call Ltd - Head of Product (2019 to 2021)
RiskTalk - Head of Product (2016 to 2021)
SimplyVAT.com - Interim Chief Technology Officer (2018 to 2020)
Pinipa - Head of Product (2013 to 2016)
American Express - User Experience Manager (2014 to 2015)
Oak Creative - Lead Front-end Developer (2009 to 2010)

Notable Achievements

Product Launch of 'SynergyHub'

Led the cross-functional team (Engineering, Design, Marketing) for the successful launch of 'SynergyHub', a B2B collaboration platform, acquiring 10,000+ active users within the first 6 months and exceeding revenue targets by 20%.

Redesign of Core User Experience

Spearheaded a major UX overhaul for an existing flagship product, resulting in a 30% increase in user engagement metrics and a 15% reduction in customer support tickets related to usability.

Agile Transformation Initiative

Championed and implemented agile development practices across three product teams, improving development velocity by 25% and significantly enhancing team morale and predictability of releases.

Speaker at 'ProductCon 2022'

Selected as a speaker at ProductCon 2022, presenting on 'Leveraging AI for Personalized User Journeys in SaaS', which was rated among the top 10 sessions by attendees.

Educational Background

Master of Science (MSc), IT & e-Commerce

University of Sussex - Year 2010

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computing

University of Brighton - Year 2005

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Company Overview

shaka
Total employees25
HeadquartersHonolulu
Founded2016

Shaka Guide is a travel technology company that creates GPS audio tours for scenic drives and destinations primarily in Hawaii and U.S. National Parks. Their mobile apps provide location-based storytelling, music, and turn-by-turn directions, offering users a self-guided and immersive tour experience. The tours aim to connect travelers with the culture, history, and natural beauty of the places they visit.

shaka Funding Information
$960K - Total Funding Raised
$835K - Most recent funding amount
2 - Number of funding rounds
Aug 1, 2022 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Blue Startups
Hawaii Angels
Reef VC

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