Jay Harris
About Jay Harris
Jay Harris serves as the Director of Product for Credit Cards at Credit Karma, where he leads product strategy for the company's largest revenue-generating unit. He has over 12 years of experience in product leadership, complemented by a technical background in computer science and a legal education.
Current Role at Credit Karma
Jay Harris serves as the Director of Product for Credit Cards at Credit Karma. He has held this position since 2021 and is responsible for leading the product strategy for the credit cards business, which is the largest revenue-generating unit of the company. His focus is on scaling products in both consumer and enterprise markets, ensuring that customer needs are prioritized in product development.
Previous Experience at Credit Karma
Prior to his current role, Jay Harris worked at Credit Karma as the Head of Growth Product from 2019 to 2021. During this time, he contributed to the growth and development of various product initiatives within the company, leveraging his expertise in product management to drive user engagement and satisfaction.
Educational Background
Jay Harris studied at Amherst College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science and Philosophy. He furthered his education at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, obtaining a Juris Doctor (J.D.). Additionally, he completed coursework from the core MBA curriculum at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, enhancing his business acumen.
Professional Experience Overview
Jay Harris has over 12 years of experience in leading high-performing teams across various company sizes. His career includes roles such as Founder and CEO at Fluri, Inc., Head of Product at Zendrive, and Attorney at Milbank LLP and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. He has also served as a Product Manager at Strava, Inc., and an Investment Banker at Credit Suisse.
Advisory and Mentorship Roles
In addition to his role at Credit Karma, Jay Harris is actively involved in advisory and mentorship capacities. He has been an Advisor at Life360 since 2019 and a Mentor at First Round Capital since 2018. These roles allow him to share his expertise and guide emerging companies and entrepreneurs in the tech and finance sectors.