Joe Varanese
About Joe Varanese
Joe Varanese is a Senior Product Manager at Braintrust, specializing in strategic partnership development and go-to-market planning for various products. He has a background in Sociology and extensive experience in product management across multiple companies, including Media Sonar Technologies and Nextdoor.
Work at Braintrust
Joe Varanese has been serving as a Senior Product Manager at Braintrust since 2023. In this role, he leads cross-collaborative teams to tackle complex problems and develop unique technical solutions. His focus includes strategic partnership development and go-to-market planning, particularly for SaaS, B2B, and B2C products.
Previous Experience at Media Sonar Technologies
Prior to his current position, Joe Varanese worked as a Product Manager at Media Sonar Technologies from 2016 to 2018. During his two years in London, Ontario, he contributed to product management initiatives, leveraging his expertise in addressing complex challenges through innovative solutions.
Experience at Nextdoor
Joe Varanese held the position of Product Manager at Nextdoor from 2020 to 2023. His role involved overseeing product strategies and implementations in Toronto, Ontario, for three years, where he applied his skills in strategic partnership development and market planning.
Education and Expertise
Joe Varanese studied at The University of Western Ontario, where he earned a Master of Arts (MA) from 2014 to 2016. He also completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) at the same institution from 2010 to 2014. His academic background in Sociology, with a focus on research methods, informs his approach to product development and strategy.
Teaching and Research Roles at Western University
At Western University, Joe Varanese served as a Teaching Assistant from 2014 to 2016 and as a Research Assistant from 2013 to 2016. In these roles, he supported academic initiatives and contributed to research projects, enhancing his skills in collaboration and analysis.