Alicia Shiu
About Alicia Shiu
Alicia Shiu is a Senior Product Manager at BioRender, where she has worked since 2023. She has held various product management roles at notable companies, including Whimsical and KQED, and has an academic background in Neuroscience and Medicine from Stanford University.
Current Role at BioRender
Alicia Shiu serves as a Senior Product Manager at BioRender, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she works remotely and focuses on product management strategies that enhance the platform's offerings. Her experience in product management allows her to contribute effectively to the development of tools that facilitate scientific communication.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining BioRender, Alicia Shiu worked as a Lead Product Manager at Whimsical from 2022 to 2023. She also held the position of Director of Product at KQED in 2021, where she contributed to product development at San Francisco’s NPR/PBS member station. Her career includes a significant tenure at Amplitude, where she transitioned from marketing roles to become the first growth product manager.
Educational Background
Alicia Shiu studied at Stanford University, where she achieved a Terminal M.S. from the PhD program in Neuroscience. Additionally, she earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Medicine from Stanford University School of Medicine. Earlier, she completed her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis.
Career Development and Early Experience
Alicia began her career as a PhD Candidate at Stanford University from 2011 to 2014. She later worked at Amplitude in various roles, including Content & Product Marketing Manager and Growth Marketing Manager. Her early-stage startup experience includes significant contributions to growth and core product work, particularly at Amplitude and Whimsical.
Professional Development and Interests
Alicia participated in the Terra.do climate fellowship, which allowed her to deepen her understanding of the climate crisis and explore potential solutions. This involvement reflects her commitment to societal impact and aligns with her professional background in product management.